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SPECIAL HEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 12, 1995
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop
Session on Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The fOllowing members were
present: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers
Charles McDonald; Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken
Greenwald. Absent: Councilmember Joe Potempa. Staff
present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary
Norma Althouse.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: No one signed up to speak.
#2 Discuss public hearing on a request from Veytla
Partners, Ltd. to rezone 1.543 acres from R-4
(Apartment/Multi-FamilY Dwelling District) to R-6
(Single-Family Dwelling District).
Mr. Sweatt advised that the Planning and Zoning CommiSSion
has determined that Veytia Partners, Ltd. has met all the
necessary criteria and recommends approval of their request
for rezoning. Along with the zoning change, Veytia is also
requesting two variances. The first is a change in the
typical lot size from the currently authorized 60' x 100'
to a proposed 50' x 120'. The second is a change in the
front yard setback reqUirement from the authorized 25' down
to 20', allOWing a 26' alleyway for entrance in the rear,
with 15' separation between all buildings. There will also
be a l' non-access easement with only one curb cut on
Schertz Parkway.
Mr. Stanhope asked the price range of the homes
to be built in the area and was advised they will
range of approximately $90,000. Mrs. Marsh then
on the smallness of the lots and was told they
garden homes.
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be in the
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will be
Council agreed they were ready for this public hearing to
be on next Tuesday night's agenda.
#3 Discuss public hearing on a request {by the
to rezone the 500' frontage area along PM 1518,
approximately 1000' south of Lower Seguin Road to
north of 1-10, from GB (General Business) to
(Residential/Agricultural).
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1000'
R/A
Mr. Sweatt related that the frontage is currently zoned
General Business, but the most often requested use of the
land in the area is for residential. The Planning and
Zoning Commission recommends approval of this request.
After a brief discussion on the land being in the
Council concurred they were ready to have this
hearing placed on next Tuesday night's agenda.
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#4 Discuss approval of the adoption fees for the
Animal Shelter.
Mr. Sweatt informed Council the City has established
spaying and neutering requirements for the adoption of
animals. They have reached an agreement with Schertz
Animal Hospital, but are working on a buy-down agreement
with the Humane Society. Currently, the adopting owner
pays full cost. The spaying and neutering fees are based
on the size of the animal.
After being asked, Mr. Sweatt revealed that the fees in
Universal City and in Seguin are somewhat lower than those
in Schertz. Mrs. Marsh, acknowledging that Schertz has
high rates, asked if he had checked with the new
veterinarian. Mr. Sweatt replied he had not.
Mayor Baldwin asked if the City is able to get some help
from the Humane Society and Mr. Sweatt indicated they are
hoping for some degree of cooperation from the incoming
president. At one time the Humane Society was endowed by
private members, but that seems to have faded.
Mrs. Marsh
for business
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asked when the new veterinarian will be open
and Mr. Sweatt replied in about a month.
then stressed she thought it would be
for the City to check it out to see if we can
rate than we do from Schertz Animal Hospital.
Mayor Baldwin asked if Council wanted to table this
they get further information and the consensus was in
of tabling the item.
until
favor
#5 EXECUTIVE SESSION:
V.T.C.A., Government Code,
regarding real property.
Called in accordance with
Section 551.072 for deliberation
An Executive Session was held from 7:30 p.m. until 7:50
p.m.
#6 Consider and take action, if any, on the above
Executive Session.
Mrs. Marsh moved to authorize the City Manager to commence
with the proper procedures for securing right-of-way along
FM 78. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried
with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Stanhope, Marsh
and
NAYS: None.
#7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Reminded Council of
the dedication in memory of Norm Tremblay at the Live Oak
Civic Center on April 20th.
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B. Mentioned that for a number of years the Adolph Schertz
Scout Association has leased the Scout Hut. They have
asked for our approval of a sub-lease agreement between
them and the Church of the Harvest and would like that
request scheduled on the next agenda if Council agrees.
Council agreed.
C. Commented that Alamo Waste is requesting a rate
increase to the Type IV waste removal charges due to an
increase in tipping rates by Beck Concrete. Under the
franchise agreement with Alamo Waste, a rate increase
requires City Council approval. Mr. Sweatt told Council
he would like to have this item included on the next agenda
and they consented.
#8 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald: A. Noted that
according to the recycling calendar, there are a few times
when the number of weeks between pick ups is three and that
is too long. Some thought should be given to revising that
next year after Alamo Waste has had a year of recycling
experience under its belt.
B. Stated CRWA cancelled it's Monday night meeting, but
John Bierschwale is there tonight. Mrs. Marsh suggested
Mr. Bierschwale come to the Council's next workshop to
give them an update. Mr. Greenwald promised to speak with
Mr. Bierschwale about that and also to provide copies of
any minutes of the CRWA meeting to Council. Mr. Greenwald
then stressed, again, the need for the City to look into
buying 1,000 acre feet of water. Now is the time to buy -
we need a secondary water source. We can't afford a
pipeline from here to Lake Dunlap, but the next step may be
to see what New Braunfels will charge to treat the water.
Mr. McDonald agreed we should explore that possibility
with New Braunfels and implied the City Manager should
press on and, if there are no objections, send a letter to
New Braunfels.
C. Reported that there were over 700 children at the
opening day of BVYA. It looks like a couple more
ballfields are needed.
D. Announced that VFW Post #8315 in Schertz has a new
commander - Mary Marsh.
Mr. McDonald: Commented he has wondered since 1975 why
the City of Schertz needs extended cab pickups. Just
because it's always been done is not a good enough reason.
Should they be buying regular trucks instead? Mr. Sweatt
explained that because of the manpower and equipment they
carry to each job site, he feels the extended cap pickups
are the most practical.
Mrs. Stanhone: A. Mentioned that someone mowed the yard
today at the house on Pfeil Street. Mr. Sweatt said it is
his understanding the Inspection Department will cite the
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owner and eventually the house will
for condemnation.
be a candidate
B. Declared she will be absent for next Tuesday night's
meeting.
#9 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. Remarked we have been asked
by the Schertz Humane Society to find a new liaison.
B. Noted we have received the forms from AACOG for
nominating the regional citizen of the year.
C. Announced the Bexar County Council of Mayors will hold
a meeting on April 18th.
D. Wished Mrs. Stanhope the best on her upcoming medical
treatment.
Before adjournment, Mr. Greenwald had one more item to
report to Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission, due
to a concern for placement of signs in future right-of-way
for the widening of FM 78, has recommended the City Council
establish a moratorium on sign permits for location of
signs on either side of FM 78 from its intersection with
Schertz Parkway to Cibolo Creek. Estimated maximum time
for the moratorium is one year. Mr. Sweatt indicated this
item will be placed on Council's agenda for consideration.
#10 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to
discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8:17 p.m.
Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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