ccreg 03-18-1997
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 1997
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday, March 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; Timothy Swinney; Earl Sawyer 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 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Session 1-15-97
Regular Session 1-21-97
Special Session 1-29-97
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes, as written, for
the Special Session of 1-15-97, the Regular Session of
1-21-97 and the Special Session of 1-29-97. Mr. Potempa
seconded the motion, which carried with the following
votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: David Williams, Asst. Scout-
master for Troop 513 announced that two boys, James
Petrillo and Robert Williams, are working on their
citizenship in the community and one of the requirements is
that they attend either a City Council meeting or a School
Board meeting. He thanked Council for recognizing their
presence. Mayor Baldwin welcomed them to the meeting and
said he hoped they would see a little democracy in action.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen comments on a
request to revert the zoning of the Cliff Johnson property
from Mobile Home Subdivision (MHS) to
Residential/Agriculture (R/A).
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed at
the public hearing and then noted Mr. Johnson's property
was rezoned at his request six months ago and he was given
that time to start construction on his proposed project for
the property. He was told at the time that if nothing
happened after six months, the zoning would revert to its
original classification. Mr. Johnson was unable to obtain
financing for the project.
Mr. Sweatt added
Planning and Zoning
did not oppose the
that Mr. Johnson appeared
at their public hearing on this
reversion of the zoning. Mr.
before
and he
Sweatt
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then stated nine (9) letters were sent to property owners
within the required distance and six (6) were returned -
one (1) undeliverable and five (5) in favor.
There were no citizen comments nor questions from Council,
so Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first
reading of ordinance rezoning approximately 30 acres from
MHS to RIA.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
(UDC) ORDINANCE NO. 96-5-28 BY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 30 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF BEXAR
COUNTY AND REFLECTING SUCH CHANGES ON CERTAIN
ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ UDC
ORDINANCE.
Mr. Greenwald moveq to approve the first reading of an
ordinance rezoning approximately 30 acres from MHS to RIA.
Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final
reading of ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances
regarding traffic control for newly platted streets and
parking Recreational Vehicles on City streets,
rights-of-way or easements.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-D-7
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
SECTION 18-32, STOP INTERSECTIONS; SECTION
18-76, MAXIMUM LIMITS ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND
SECTION 18-91, PARKING PROHIBITED; AND PROVIDING
A REPEALING CLAUSE.
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Mr. Sweatt explained this ordinance proposes to place
traffic control signs at Berry Creek and FM 3009, at Forest
Ridge and FM 3009, at Inglewood and Savannah Drive, at
Saratoga and Savannah Drive, and at Woodland village Place
and Dimrock Drive. It also proposes to put a maximum speed
limit of 20 mph on the 800 block of Savannah Drive and the
3500 block of Inglewood between the posted school signs
during the posted hours. Regarding the parking of R.V's,
it permits the owner of an R.V. to park such vehicle on a
City street for a period not to exceed one (1) day in a
calendar month.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the final reading of an
ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances regarding traffic
control for newly platted streets and parking Recreational
Vehicles on City streets, rights-of-way or easements. Mr.
Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on
reading of ordinance amending Ordinance 92-T-17
Ordinance 93-T-24, and approving assignment of
Abatement for Rex Bornmann.
final
and
Tax
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-T-9
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 92-T-17 AND ORDINANCE
93-T-24, AND APPROVING AN ASSIGNMENT OF THE TAX
ABATEMENTS FROM MR. REX BORNMANN TO REBO
ENTERPRISES, LTD, DOING BUSINESS AS CIBOLO CREEK
FIXTURES OF TEXAS, INC., AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council Mr. Bornmann operates Cabinet
Fronts of Texas, Inc., a real success story in local
industry. It has enlarged on two occasions and has done
quite well. Through a restructuring, the principals will
remain the same, but the company ownership has been moved
to that of a family trust and that requires a consideration
for a transfer of the abatement agreement. The Economic
Development Commission recommends approval.
Mr. Swinney moved to approve the final reading of an
ordinance amending Ordinance 92-T-17 and Ordinance 93-T-24,
and approving assignment of Tax Abatement for Rex Bornmann.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
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AYES: Counci1members McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 APPOINTMENTS: Consider and take action regarding
appointments to Schertz Economic Development Commission.
Mr. Sweatt advised there are seven (7) individuals on the
Economic Development Commission who have agreed to serve
again. Their terms will expire March 21st and this is for
a two-year term. Those individuals are Robert Vallance,
Sr., Byron Williams, Harry Richburg, Ben Davis, Henry
Gutierrez, Eric White and Jeff Zunker.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the appointments of Robert
Vallance, Sr., Byron Williams, Harry Richburg, Ben Davis,
Henry Gutierrez, Eric White and Jeff Zunker to the Economic
Development Commission. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion,
which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#8 RESOLUTION: Consider and
Resolution appointing members to
Study Committee.
take action approving a
the Capital Improvements
Mayor Baldwin introduced a Resolution and read the caption
as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 97-R-1
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMEN'l' OF A CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENTS STUDY COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER CAPITAL
IMPROVE~~i~ TO PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES,
IMPROVEMENTS FOR PARKS AND RECREATION,
IMPROVEMENTS FOR OTHER FACILITIES; AND, CONSIDER
A MEANS OF FINANCING SUCH CAPITAL IMPROVEMEN'l'S.
Mr. Sweatt stated the list attached to the Resolution is
the result of the recommendations made by Council and by
staff. After efforts in both letter writing and calling,
this list is those who have agreed to serve. He then
deferred to Mr. Swinney, Chairman of the capital
Improvements Study Committee.
Mr. Swinney indicated their first concern was about having
a cross section of people to serve on the Committee. They
started with approximately 90 names and are down to 60, and
he thinks that's a good solid group.
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Mr. Swinney went on to say there will most likely be four
(4) sub-committees and they will have six (6) meetings,
starting March 31st and every Monday night thereafter
through May 5th. There will be a tour of the facilities on
Saturday, April 12th.
Mr. Swinney indicated he and Mr. Sweatt are working on
some of the financial details. Mr. Sweatt has gotten
estimates from contractors and at the present time they are
looking at having a presentation by Mr. Anderlitch on bond
financing. They also plan to have the City Attorney
present to explain how some things have to be packaged as
far as the legalities of the election.
There was a brief discussion about people on the original
list who had said no, about whether or not it was too late
to add a name to the list, and about allowing anyone who
comes to participate because it is an open meeting.
There was also discussion about the need for City Council
to present a united front, about how important it is for
the citizens to develop a plan outside the political
process, and about the depth of knowledge on the issues
that will be needed by the staff.
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the Resolution appointing
members to the Capital Improvements Study Committee. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Introduced Mr. and Mrs.
Judson in the audience who live in the GUADCO MUD #2 area.
Our Water Department now manages their water system and
they seem to be very happy with the arrangement.
B. Reminded Council that Thursday, March 30th at 4:30 p.m.
there will be a program at the Public Works Center in honor
of Employee Remembrance Day.
#10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. McDonald: Asked the status
of the audit. Mr. Sweatt replied not as near completed as
he had hoped, but they are still shooting for an audit
meeting on the 27th of March.
Mr. Potemoa: Inquired if Garden Ridge Veterinarian
Services is in the City of Schertz and Mr. Sweatt told him
it is not. He then asked what Police Department serves it
and Mr. Sweatt replied it should be Cibo10. Mr. Potempa
reported they had a call yesterday and the Schertz Police
responded and did a good job.
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Mr. Sawver: A. Thanked Mr. Sweatt for the fact the
concrete barrier in the park is back in place.
B. Noted that
Scout Leader.
will have to
someone who is
VFW Post 8315 is looking seriously for a
If they don't find one pretty soon, they
turn in a lot of money. If anyone knows of
interested, let Commander Marsh know.
Mr. Swinney: Mentioned he had spoken with Coach Lenhoff
who has been checking on the swimming pool situation with
the school district. It is going to require some close
coordination for this bond issue. They're trying to get
some firm guidance and understanding between the two
entities before they get too heavily involved in the bond
issue so people can see they have a plan.
Mr. McDonald said he understood when
there were some pilings installed
erected.
the pool was built,
so walls could be
Mr. Sweatt thought the most economical means would be a
vinyl-type cover that is air supported.
Mr. Sawyer asked if the size of the pool is sufficient and
Mr. Swinney answered yes it is. The biggest concern is
the sharing of the operational costs, the type of
participation there will be, and the utilization by the
school.
Mr. Greenwald: A. Stated he had given everyone a copy of
the letter in the San Antonio Express-News on March 14th
regarding the meeting between SAWS and GBRA.
B. Referred to the letter to the editor from Bill West,
General Manager of GBRA. For anyone who is not aware,
retired Army Colonel Roper and some of his cohorts got a 17
million dollar loan to buy up a bunch of water systems, a
lot of water lines to different areas, and some treatment
systems, etc. and people's water bills tripled. Bill West
and GBRA had the same basic plan. TNRRC keeps changing the
rules every year and the cost of treating water is getting
very expensive.
Mr. Sawyer made note of a letter (Mr. Sweatt had made
copies for Council) about the Carrizo water formations and
the two meetings they had in seguin that we didn't know
anything about. Their methods seem pretty high-handed in
not notifying us of the meeting, but asking for our support
for them to form a Commission. We need to send a letter
telling them we would like to be advised when they intend
to have a meeting. Mr. Greenwald suggested we come out
strong against supporting them.
Mr. Sweatt added something he had forgotten in his report
to Council. The contractor and engineer for the xeriscape
park project had a minor communication problem, but it has
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been resolved. In case anyone gets a call, we are
proceeding with eliminating eight (8) parking spaces and
putting cross ties around. We will probably net out about
$1,000 on the project.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A.
they had two Grand Openings
Right, both on Main Street.
Declared that in the last week
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B. Announced that today he and Mr. Sweatt attended a
groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of Fiber Art.
C.
Bank
p.m.
Reminded Council that Donegan Abstract, in the State
building, has an open house this Thursday from 4:00
to 7:00 p.m.
D. Also reminded Council that this Saturday is the opening
day for BVYA.
E. Remarked he had attended the Change of Command
ceremoney at Randolph Air Force Base and there were lots of
Generals present.
F. Commented he had attended Mayor Thornton's Saturday
morning water session in San Antonio and SAWS, GBRA, SARA,
TNRCC and the EAA Board were all there. They vowed to work
together and not battle each other. He feels SAWS is
heading in the right direction.
#11 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr.
seconded by Mr. Potempa and unanimously
meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
Swinney
carried,
and
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