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SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION A~....,~A
SEPTEMBER 16, 1997
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday, September 16, 1997 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 Charles McDonald; Joe Potempa,
Norman Agee, Sr.; Timothy Swinney; 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, Marcus Pridgeon of GVEC presented the
City with a check for $2,302.37. This was the result of a
deal whereby the economic development departments of each
entity were involved and the City sold a lot to GVEC at a
reduced price, they put a building on the lot and then sold
the property. The check was the splitting of the profit from
the sale.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Session 7-23-98
Regular Session 9-02-97
Mr. McDonald moved to approve the minutes for the Special
Session of 7-23-97 and the Regular Session of 9-02-97. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers MCDonald, Potempa, Agee, SWinney and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Agee for Special Session 7-23-97.
'2 BEARING OF RES.~'~~.S: 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.
A. Tommy MarShall, a student at Samuel Clemens High School,
made a presentation asking Council to extend the curfew on
October 24th for the Homecoming Dance. Council consented to
extend the curfew.
B. John Thompson of 2453 Grove Park spoke about the City
park in woodland Oaks saying it is not kept up to par. There
is lots of playground equipment and a gazebo, but the grass
is high, there are dead trees and the trash is not removed on
a regular basis. Council can either address this or table it
to take a look at the situation.
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Mayor
Manager
park.
Mr. Sweatt advised this park was dedicated to the City by
the developer and is maintained on the same regular basis as
other City parks. They are not able to give it a higher
level of service than the others. Perhaps some of the
homeowners would like to enter into an agreement with the
City to provide service to the park. Mr. Thompson asked if
Mr. Sweatt meant the homeowners association or individuals
and Mr. Sweatt replied both.
Baldwin indicated they would like time for the City
to check into the trash pick-up schedules for the
Mr. Swinney told Mr. Thompson the homeowners association in
Lone Oak provides service to the City park there and it has
been a good experience. He gave Mr. Thompson Max
Hernandez's name for getting some ideas.
C. Marvin Rutkowski of 1133 Mossy Lane spoke about the
drainage problems in Berry Creek and Ashley Place and asked
if the City has done anything. The problem is getting worse
and his ,suggestion is to shut down construction until the
problem is corrected.
Mr. Sweatt explained to Mr. Rutkowski what has recently
taken place regarding this problem. Mr. McDonald commented
Ashley Place is not fixed, but they think Berry Creek is
fixed. They have pictures showing the problems. He agrees
with Mr. Rutkowski that if the problem isn't solved in the
next 10 days, then construction should be shut down.
Mayor Baldwin commented they need to know where the water is
coming from - buildout would help. They will keep an eye on
the problem and if they have to shut down construction again,
they will.
.3 PUBLIC HEARIRG: To
regarding FY 1997-98 budget.
Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed for the
public hearing.
receive
citizen
comments
Mr. Sweatt related that the budget had been filed with the
City Secretary on August 1st in accordance with the
requirements of the City Charter. Then Mr. Sweatt, along
with L.J. Cott, the Comptroller, gave a presentation of the
budget using various slides consisting of pie charts and bar
charts. These charts showed, among other things, historical
tax values, historical tax rates, fund incomes, fund
expenditures and total City revenue.
Karen Williams (address unknown) mentioned she had driven by
City Hall the other day and noticed quite a few police cars.
Mr. Sweatt related the City has 16 patrol officers, the
vehicles are not driven on a twenty-four hour ,basis, and they
don't have individuals take the patrol cars home.' He went on
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to say there are two new patrol officer positions proposed
for the coming budget year.
Todd Evans of 2473 Grove Park commented he noticed that money
left over from last year's budget was put in this year's
budget and wondered if there is any way to get to it for a
particular project. Mayor Baldwin answered that reserves are
just that. The auditor has recommended they have a 2-3 month
reserve and they are moving toward a 5 month reserve,
although they are not quite there yet.
Mr. Potempa pointed out that last year one of the City's
wells went out and they were able to replace it without
taking on a lot of financial burden. Mr. Swinney added it
is prudent not to zero out. The City has an outstanding
financial rating and that has helped them with the bonds.
Dickie Day of 820 Brooks asked if there's anything in the
future for parks and recreation since the bond issue didn't
quite work out. Mr. Sweatt acknowledged they know there
will be demands for leisure activities and hopes by mid-year
they will have some recommendations to bring forward.
Jim Elders of 2547 Grove Park asked for a clarification
between the pulte Park in Woodland Oaks and the Ashley Place
Park. Mr. Sweatt explained that according to the
requirements of the UDC Ordinance, a developer is required to
donate park land or give money to the City in lieu of land.
Pulte chose to put in the playground equipment in their park,
even though they did not have to, and the developer of Ashley
place only donated land.
Mr.
with
have
Elders said he hopes the
the Pulte Park, but it
no control over it.
homeowners association can help
is still a City park and they
John Thompson of 2453 Grove Park referred to safety for
bicyclers and affirmed he is an avid bicycler. There is only
one bicycle lane in Schertz - he hasn't found any other. Is
there some requirement to put in bicycle lanes and/or walking
paths? They definitely enrich the community.
Mr.
lanes
pass.
Sweatt noted the bond issue contained money for bicycle
and walking paths, but unfortunately, that part didn't
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There was some further discussion about bicycle lanes and
walking paths such as not necessarily needing for them to be
asphalt. Mr. Sweatt indicated the City is working with the
Forest Ridge Subdivision to try and put in some type of
hiking/biking trails.
There being no further questions or comments, Mayor Baldwin
closed the public hearing.
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reading
1997-98.
ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on emergency
of ordinance regarding the proposed tax rate for FY
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-'1-26
LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN
THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF S..............z, TEXAS,
FOR THE YEAR 1997; PROVIDING THE BASIS OF
ASSESSMENT OF ORE,.,d...,.r..J PERCEJIlT (100') APPRAISED
VALUE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT
THE RATE OF ~O.~554 ON THE ORE Bl...I..."'.,:.... DOLLAR
($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION AND DECLARING AN
EMER............ .
Mr. Swinney lIIoved
ordinance regarding
Mr. Agee seconded
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and
Greenwald.
to approve the emergency reading of an
the proposed tax rate for FY 1997-98.
the motion, which carried with the
NAYS: None.
#5 ORDIRARCE: Consider and take action on emergency
reading of ordinance regarding the budget for FY 1997-98.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption as
follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-M-27
..:.'..Ji~.L&"'" ..:~.I,~.:> FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEG....I..I..NG
.w ~_w........ 1, 1997 ARD I:'.'" ....w.. """"" _....m.:.... 30, 1998, BY
A.: " -""Ii ....w.. THE BUDGET FOR SAID PERIOD ARD
APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY ":...1"".., OUT OF THE
.....,........AL ARD .._........ ............,,"'""" OF THE CITY OF s.....:..........,
TEXAS, FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE MAI..'"c.,.a.NCE ARD
~..: ;:'.-.ATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPAR'l'I..:..._"" ARD FOR
VARIOUS ACT........:o:IES AND IMPROVln..:.......:> OF THE CITY;
AND DECLARING AN EMER"''''''..i.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the emergency reading of an
ordinance regarding the budget ($7,682,661) for FY 1997-98.
Mr. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
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#6 BID AWARD: Consider and take action awarding bid
for street sweeper and approving financing arrangement.
Mr. Sweatt acknowledged this item had already been taken
care of at the last meeting and it was an oversight that it
got put on the agenda again this time.
.7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final reading
of ordinance regarding parking regulations at Main street and
Corbett Junior High School.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
and changes as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 97-D-25
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHER'l'Z,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 18-91, PARKING
PROHIBITED; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Parking will be prohibited on Main Street as follows:
North side from Lindbergh Ave. to Curtiss Ave.
North side 65' west from Curtiss Ave.
North side 395' east from Oak St.
South side from Lindbergh Ave. to Aviation Ave.
South side from Aviation 300' west.
South side beginning 300' west of the intersection of
Aviation Ave. to Oak St. during school hours.
Mr. McDonald moved
ordinance regarding
Corbett Junior High
motion, which carried
to approve the final reading of
parking regulations at Main Street
School. Mr. Swinney seconded
with the following votes:
an
and
the
AYES: Councilmembers
Greenwald.
McDonald, Potempa, Agee, Swinney
and
NAYS: None.
#8 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on award of bid
for a 3/4 ton pick-up for Animal Control.
Mr. Sweatt advised they had advertised for bids and didn't
receive any, so they readvertised. This time they received
one (1) bid from Seguin Motor, Inc. in the amount of
$37,671.84. This vehicle will be funded from the Guadalupe
County Animal Control contract and represents bids for both
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the City of Seguin and the City of Schertz. The City of
seguin concurs with our recommendation that the bid be
awarded to Seguin Motor, Inc. in the amount of $37,671.84.
Mayor Baldwin asked if these are just the chassis and they
will have to build in the boxes. Mr. SWeatt answered that's
correct. Mr. Greenwald asked about the delivery time and
Mr. Sweatt replied 90 days or less.
Mr. McDonald moved to award the bid for a 3/4 ton pick-up
for Animal Control to Seguin Motor, Inc, in the amount of
$37,671.84. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#9 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on award of bid
for Animal Control transport unit.
Mr. .Sweatt reported that the City advertised for bids and
two (2) were received. This will also be funded from the
intergovernmental contract. Jones Trailer Co. Inc.
submitted the lowest bid, but does not meet all
specifications and is not as well qualified. After a careful
review, it is recommended the bid be awarded to Deerskin
Manufacturing Co. in the amount of $10,642.00.
Mr. Greenwald moved to award the bid for an Animal Control
transport unit to Deerskin Manufacturing Co. in the amount
of $~0,642.00 contingent on approval by the City of Seguin.
Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Agee, Swinney and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Pointed out that due to
the way the calendar falls, the next Council meeting will not
be until the workshop on October 1st.
B. Reminded Council the tour of FM 3009 and Schertz Parkway
to determine the need for sidewalks has been rescheduled for
Saturday, September 27th at 8:00 a.m. Everyone will meet at
City Hall.
C. Noted that the last workshop in October conflicts with
TML. What is Council's pleasure? The consensus of Council
was to waive the workshop unless the need arises for a
meeting.
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#11 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Swinnev:
be placed on a future agenda to discuss
the library.
Asked that an item
giving more space to
Mr. Aaee: Remarked how entirely different it is being on
Council and reviewing the budget compared to being a staff
member and having to prepare your department's budget. He
thanked the staff for their efforts.
#12 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Thanked the group of students from
Samuel Clemens High School for attending the meeting.
#13 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. potempa, seconded by
Mr. Swinney and unanimously carried, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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City Secretary, City of Schertz
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