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REGULAR MEETING OF .Uir. CITY COUNCIL
September 5, 1995
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on
Tuesday, September 5, 1995 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; Charles McDonald; Joe Potempa;
Earl Sawyer; 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.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Special Session 7-26-95
B. Regular Session 8-01-95
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes for the Special
Session 7-26-95 and the Regular Session 8-1-95. Mr.
Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald,
Greenwald.
Potempa, Swinney and
Nays: None.
ABSTENTIONS: Councilmember Earl Sawyer on both the Special
Session of 7-26-95 and the Regular Session of 8-1-95.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: 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.
Bob Pond of 3013 Bent Tree Drive spoke about the Citizens
for Tax Reform. Mr. Pond is the President of that
organization and stated he wanted to clear up some
misconceptions about it. He felt those misconceptions were
never more evident than at the August 1, 1995 City Council
meeting.
Mr. Pond commented there are no better words to convey
their purpose than the statement "The price of freedom is
eternal vigilance." So much of every American's freedom has
been usurped by government at all levels through
ever-increasing taxation, that well over 50% of the
national income is spent by government. This has happened
because of the lack of oversight by citizens. Councils,
school boards, commissions, and every municipal, state,
county and federal government institution which has a
taxing authority largely go unchallenged. Career
politicians count on being unchallenged. They also count
on the power of incumbency and the dishonesty and appeal of
class warfare to perpetuate their own desire for position,
and prestige. Occupying elected positions is primarily
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about position and prestige and power. Only occasionally
does it touch on public service.
The constitution of the Citizens for Tax Reform states:
"The organization is to serve as an open forum to review
and discuss techniques and methods to ensure the proper use
of tax dollars." It does not support political candidates.
The reason the Citizens for Tax Reform campaigned for term
limits is because, no matter the intentions of those in
elected positions, over time virtually everyone gets
infected by politics and the accompanying power and
prestige. Confusion reigned in Schertz over the terms
limits issue. The City Council at that time, through one
of their members, denounced term limits and then in the
height of hypocracy, in the next breath proposed term
limits of their own. During the campaign at least one
Councilmember openly supported voting no on both term
limits proposals.
Citizens for Tax Reform is an independent organization.
They are not affiliated with the Voice of the Taxpayer
headed by Richard Hammel or with the Schertz Political
Action Committee headed by George Mower. That is not to
say they don't, on occasion, agree on certain issues and
publicly state those agreements. They have never
campaigned for anyone running for public office. They are
associated, officially, with the Texas Association of
Concerned Taxpayers.
Mr. Pond then listed some specific items of interest.
There are all kinds of reason why taxes increase. Nearly
every program that is proposed and every budget that is
presented has an unending list of why every penny is
necessary. Nobel Laureate Knowlton Freidman stated it best
when he said "Politicians and high up bureaucrats primary
role in life is to find new and creative ways to spend
citizens' money." A couple of instances right here in
Schertz during this past year were the proposed 1/2 cent
sales tax increase and the franchise fee paid to the
telephone company. Of course, then, there's the old fire
truck. We had a chance to sell it and make some money for
the City, but Council seems to be trying to find a way for
the old relic to cost the taxpayers more money.
Mr. Pond commented their organization has been dubbed CAVE
(Citizens Against Virtually Everything). He submits that's
not entirely wrong, but he would add two new letters - A
and T to form the word CAVEAT (Citizens Against Virtually
Everything Adding Taxes). Council was urged to adopt these
thought processes when dealing with money coming from the
citizens.
Mr. Swinney told Mr. Pond his comments were eloquent and
he had a lot of good points. There are a couple of areas,
however, where he personally disagrees. He still believes
the power of term limits happens at each election.
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Certainly at the national level there's a lot of influence
and a lot of money which makes it difficult to unseat an
incumbent. There's very little money at the local level
and citizens are well informed and they have a pulse on
whether or not the elected officials are doing a good job.
Mr. Swinney went on to say as far as power and prestige,
he was humbled to find he can go to 90% of the citizens in
Schertz and they don't know who he is. He can easily get
through Wuest's grocery store on a shopping trip without
being stopped by citizens. His reason for serving on
Council is service, not money. There is no money. Mr.
Swinney felt the confirmation of his being here for service
is evident in the time spent at meetings when he could be
home with his family or devoting his efforts to his two
jobs instead.
Mr. Swinney agreed with Mr. Pond that the national tax
level is a great burden. He then referred to the local
level and said when he looks at his taxes for Schertz he
thinks paying three, four or five hundred dollars a year is
a good deal in return for a library, police service, fire
service and some of the finest emergency medical service
available.
Mr. McDonald admitted he is offended by being lumped in
with a bunch of crooks. His motive for being here is
service. If he's not serving, vote him out immediately.
He challenged any of the organizations, such as the
Citizens for Tax Reform, to urge their members to volunteer
for worthwhile causes such as serving on the Library Board.
Regarding the 1/2 cent sales tax, Mr. McDonald commented
he was in favor of it. We would have had a lower ad
valorem tax rate this year if that sales tax had passed.
Mr. Sawyer commented he hasn't seen any building in town
named after him and he's the person on this Council who has
served government the longest - 22 years. He resents Mr.
Pond saying he's not here to serve. He lives in an old
house in an older section of Schertz and Mr. Pond is
welcome to come by anytime he wants to see how much he's
raking off the government. He agrees taxes are horrendous
on a national level, but Schertz is not on a national
level.
Mr. Pond asked Mr. Swinney how he reconciles citizens
being well-informed with 90% of them not recognizing him.
Mr. Swinney replied the citizenry has the opportunity to
be well-informed through the newspaper and open meetings,
but he hopes Mr. Pond doesn't expect him, personally, to
overcome people's apathy. Mr. Swinney commented he sees a
lot of the people who are busy with the tax" groups not
volunteering in the community. He has been a volunteer for
Scouts, Sunday school and youth groups and 'is making the
c...........uni ty better, he's involved. He sees a lot of people
in citizens' groups not volunteering for anything. To
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this, Mr. Pond asked Mr. Swinney what he thought the
citizens' tax groups are doing. They are involved.
Mayor Baldwin commented everyone is concerned about taxes,
and certainly every member of the Council. If you check
the record, you will find that Schertz is one of the lowest
tax paying cities in the area and maybe in the State of
Texas. That explains why people are moving to Schertz.
The Mayor told Mr. Pond he thinks it's somewhat bold on
his part to belittle the Councilmembers as a bunch of
egomaniacs. Furthermore, if the various tax groups
represented out there had any validity whatsoever, they
would have people serving on the Council. These tax groups
don't represent a lot of the citizens. We are all
concerned about taxes.
Mayor Baldwin stated, regarding the old fire truck, the
people in the Fire Department want it because it was their
first fire truck and they are prepared to take care of it.
It won't cost the taxpayers anything.
Mr. Swinney told Mr. Pond it is his philosophy that if
anyone has a better idea, they need to be running for
office. Let the voters decide. Mr. Pond responded by
saying he is serving the community the way he sees best.
Mr. Sawyer noticed all the new citizens in the audience
and invited any of them who wish to volunteer to come up to
City Hall and they will sign them up.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen input
request from Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD
Specific Use Permit allowing construction
Intermediate School in Savannah Square.
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Mr. Sweatt reported the Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended approval of this request from the school
district. Fifty-five letters were sent to property owners
within the required 200' distance and 5 were returned (1 in
favor, 3 against and 1 with general comments only). The
proposed location for the school is a 12.185 acre tract of
land at Savannah Drive and Davenport. Pointing out the
location on the map, Mr. Sweatt commented Savannah Drive
is projected to extend out to Schertz Parkway at some point
in the future.
There was no Staff input and even though Dr. Byron Steele
and Mr. Herb Rehman of the school district were present at
the meeting, they made no presentation at this time.
The following is a list of citizens that spoke. and their
comments regarding the proposed school:
Kamal Elhabr - 3701 DavenDort: If you allow this rezoning,
you give the school a free hand to locate wherever they
want. At least require a 50' buffer from residential
property and a hedge to limit the noise. Also, there's no
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direct access from Ashley Place, so Davenport will have all
the traffic.
~.T. Walsh of 3805 Whitaker: There is already increased
traffic on PM 3009 and we're still building. There needs
to be a traffic light at Savannah Drive and FM 3009. Mayor
Baldwin advised Mr. Walsh the traffic light situation is
strictly up to the Texas Department of Transportation.
~osie Amich - 3630 Wm. Scarbrouoh: Asked where the school
boundaries are and how many students would be attending
this school. Mayor Baldwin did not know the school
boundaries, but did say there will be approximately 600
fifth and sixth grade students attending.
Connie Greoorash - 3705 Davenport: Inquired if there's an
estimated completion date and any engineering drawings
available for review. Her concern is what will be located
behind her. Dr. Steele stated there is an estimated
two-year completion date. The drawings are not available
yet, but there will be no stadium with bright lights if
that's of concern to Ms. Gregorash.
~rs. Jordon of 905 Abercorn: Asked if there wlll be a
buffer zone. The drawing shows the school to be right in
back of her house. Mr. Greenwald advised Mrs. Jordon
this request tonight is strictly a zoning process and a
buffer zone would be part of the platting process. He's
positive a buffer zone will be required.
Mr. stuart of 3720 Davenport: The streets in Savannah
Square are not made to handle the amount of traffic a
school will generate. A school in the neighborhood will
devalue his home and he wouldn't have moved to Savannah
Square if he'd known they were going to build a school
there. Mr. McDonald asked Mr. Stuart where he suggests
they build a school, but Mr. Stuart had no suggestion.
Greoorv Bean of 3921 Davenoort: Recommended they build the
school where there is not an adjacent neighborhood and let
the neighborhood build up around it. Also, there is a
serious problem with water pressure in Savannah Square and
he's worried a facility as large as a school will make it
worse. Lastly, will they be servicing busses at the
school? Dr. Steele replied all busses are serviced at the
location on Elbel across from Samuel Clemens High School.
Rita Duorat of 3724 Davenoort: Commented not only will
Savannah Drive go all the way out to Schertz Parkway, but
now they're building a school in the subdivision. Bus
traffic will be a problem and vandalism will b~ a problem.
She enjoys the quietness and serenity of the neighborhood
the way it is now. She's worried about home values going
down. They have only one way in and one way out and they
like it that way. Dr. Steele mentioned they have had very
little vandalism in the school district.
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Wayne Connally of 2624 Cotton Kina:, Asked why they don't
build the school on Schertz Parkway behind Savannah Square.
Mayor Baldwin replied if they built it halfway back, then
the road would have to be extended and it would cost the
taxpayers.
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Roberts. a student at Samuel Clemens:, Commented
a sister at Corbett and she hasn't seen any bad
She doesn't feel vandalism would be a problem.
Marv Jordon of 904 Abercorn:. Asked for a clarification of
access to the school from Schertz Parkway. Traffic is a
big concern and it doesn't seem like the school is very
accessible. Mayor Baldwin pointed out Savannah Drive won't
be completed out to Schertz Parkway until Mr., Biegert
sells his property and someone develops it. The Mayor also
pointed out it is accessible because it's where students
can walk to school.
Luke Moroan of 916 Abercorn: Wondered if a survey had been
taken to determine how many students in the immediate areas
of Woodland Oaks, Savannah Square and Ashley Place would
attend this school. Dr. Steele remarked that with Ashley
Place developing the numbers will change, but the school
district has a list of students and which schools they
attend. He would be glad to provide that information to
the City Council. Mr. McDonald reminded Mr. Morgan the
City is not building the school. They are only approving
or disapproving the request for a Specific Use Permit.
They are trying to decide if the land is suitable for
rezoning.
Kamal Elhabr - 370l Davenoort: Observed that instead of
using Davenport as a main access, Baldwin Park could be
widened and Rayco would only lose two lots.
Mrs. Moroan of 916 Abercorn: Noted that when all the new
homes in Ashley Place are built, they will need full-time
policemen, firemen and EMS technicians. Mr. Potempa
advised they are full-time now. Mayor Baldwin indicated
that is always the first concern of City Council when a new
subdivision develops.
Joann Wells (no address aivenl: Reported she had served on
an advisory committee regarding the schools and all the
input is coming to fruition. The input revealed people
want neighborhood schools and they want schools that are of
a manageable size.
Mrs. Armbruster of 900 Abercorn: Said she appreciated
receiving the letter, but it would have been better if a
map had been included. We need the schools, but they
should put them in new subdivisions. Also, don't tell her
11 and 12 year olds don't cause problems.
Richard Marsh of 3909 Whitaker: Commented about one of the
last houses that Monarch built before they went bankrupt.
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It never had any broken windows until after Rayco started
building.
A lady who did not identify herself related she had lived
in a Rayco subdivision and it was not the children who
vandalized, it was the construction workers. She didn't
think her $100,000 Rayco home brought down anyone's
property value.
Other comments made during the public hearing were as
follows:
Mr. Swinney thought the citizens should take a look at
other schools in the district. They have been good
neighbors. He sees schools as helping home values.
Mayor Baldwin remembered when the residents of Deer Haven
highly objected to the building of the Savannah Square
Subdivision because it would destroy their property values,
but it didn't. He assured the citizens we have a good
community and a safe community. He has lived near a school
for 22 years and never had property damage.
The Mayor also reminded the citizens they represent 55
people within 200' of the proposed school. There's another
10,500 people City Council has to consider. Is that school
in that location good for the City of Schertz? Council
will make its decision on September 19th.
Mayor Baldwin thanked everyone for coming and declared the
public hearing closed at 8:45 p.m.
#4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first
reading of an ordinance revising the Code of Ordinances
regarding Stop Intersections and Four-Way Stops.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
AN vl\.UINANCE
BY ...AUO CITY COUNCIL OF :l..Al6 CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT .....:1.t. CODE OF ORDINANCES BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 18-32, STOP
I:..~...ARSECTIONS, AND REVISING SECTION 18-33,
FOUR-WAY STOPS; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN Cv"~uICT.
Mr. Sweatt advised this ordinance is the result of a
request from the Woodland Oaks Homeowners Association. It
will provide for a Three-Way Stop at Dimrock and Kline and
a Four-Way Stop at Woodland Oaks and Kline.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the first reading of an
ordinance revising the Code of Ordinances regarding Stop
Intersections and Four-Way stops. Mr. Potempa seconded
the motion, which carried with the following votes:
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AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on first
reading of an ordinance revising Chapter 5 of the Code of
Ordinances regarding building, plumbing, electrical,
mechanical, unsafe buildings, one and two-family dwellings
and amusement device codes.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY :Ld~ CITY COUNCIL OF .L..:l~ CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT .&.d~ CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE A)m~uED BY DELETING
CHAPTER 5, BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS,
AND REPLACING SAME WITH A REVISED CHAPTER 5,
BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS, PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council this adopts the most recent
Southern Standard Building Code. Among other things, it
provides for a $25.00 fee for monitoring the testing for an
electrical license and a $5.00 fee for an apprentice
license. It also establishes a plan check fee equal to the
maximum of $150.00 or 25% of the building permit fee,
whichever is smaller. It provides for some enforcement
authority primarily in the areas outside residential
construction. It also deals with certain safety aspects on
the installation of carnival and circus type rides.
Mr. Potempa moved
ordinance revising
regarding building,
unsafe buildings,
amusement devices.
which carried with the
to approve the first reading of an
Chapter 5 of the Code of Ordinances
plumbing, electrical, mechanical,
one and tWO-family dwellings and
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion,
following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#6 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action
reading of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance
Board of Adjustment.
on first
regarding
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Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE, AMENDING ARTICLE XXVI I, SECTION 2
OF .Lam SCHERTZ ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-1,
CREATING ...~m CITY OF SCHERTZ BOARD OF ADJUS'D~I.~"',
FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, uw, ).,uhAOD OF
FILLING VACANCIES, AND PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE.
Mr. Sweatt revealed the Board of Adjustment (BOA) has had
some difficulty recently in being able to secure a quorum.
City Council was asked to review the current makeup of the
Ordinance and as a result, it has been recommended that two
alternates be appointed to the BOA. This ordinance
provides for that action.
Mr. Swinney moved to approve the first reading of an
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding Board of
Adjustment. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
#7 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on final
reading of an amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding
Water Drought Management Plan.
Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-F-20
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF ...tUA CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT...tUo CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF S\.-IU.oRTZ, TEXAS, BE AlrJ..t.I.Ia.uED BY REVISING A
PORTION OF SECTION 19.96, DROUuru. AND EMERGENCY
WATER MANAGEJ.~&~... AND SURCHARGES; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL U'i.UtINANCES OR
PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN COI.Ia.t' .lAICT .
Mr. McDonald moved to approve the final reading of an
amendment to the Code of Ordinances regarding Water Drought
Management Plan. Mr. Swinney seconded the motion, which
carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, pot~lll~a, Sawyer, Swinney
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None.
f8 VAUINANCE: Consider and take action on final
reading of an ordinance rezoning l.0084 acres' at the corner
of Dimrock and FM 3009 from NS to R-6.
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Mayor Baldwin introduced an ordinance and read the caption
as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 95-S-21
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-l
BY REZONING 1.0084 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF GUADALUPE
COL..~.I. J. AND REFLECTING SUCH CHANGES ON CERTAIN
ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ ZONING
ORDINANCE.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the final reading of an
ordinance rezoning 1.0084 acres at the corner of Dimrock
and FM 3009 from NS to R-6. Mr. Potempa seconded the
motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES: Councilmembers
Greenwald.
Potempa,
Sawyer, Swinney
and
NAYS: Councilmember McDonald.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Asked if anyone had
comments on the specifications for the new fire truck which
were distributed last week. It is the City's intention to
start the bidding process if there are no objections.
There were none.
Mr. Sawyer reminded Council that just because they buy a
new fire truck, that does not relieve them from the
responsibility of improving working conditions. The Fire
Department is still cramped for space.
B. Told Council the City has been notified by Paragon
Cable (Time Warner) that they are reviewing a social
contract which proposes a 10% decrease in basic rates, but
would be made up by a 10% increase to the customer having
basic and standard service. In the case of Schertz we have
148 persons who have basic service and 2,605 persons having
basic and standard service. The increase is on the big
end.
Mr. Swinney commented it doesn't wash. We're being had.
Mr. McDonald asked what we could do about it and Mr.
Potempa replied nothing. Mr. Sweatt stated, however,
that if it's the pleasure of Council we can notify Time
Warner we do not concur with the proposed social contract.
The consensus of Council was for Mr. Sweatt to convey that
message, informally, to Time Warner.
#10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL
Mr. Swinney: Thanked Richard Little and the swimming pool
staff for a safe summer.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: There were none.
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seconded by Mr. Swinney and carried
meeting was adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
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At this time Council took a short break and Mr.
had to leave.
Potempa
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop
Session, after the Regular Session, in the Conference Room
of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas.
#IA BUDGET WORKSHOP
Mayor Baldwin announced the purpose of this workshop is to
make comments and/or any changes to the budget before it
goes to a public hearing.
Mr. Sweatt explained why Council had received some new
sheets to the budget. When they finished review of the
Water Department, they discovered a $6,000 error in Capital
Expenditures. They had failed to budget $6,000, as
requested, for hand-held meter reading equipment. They
moved $6,000, in the Water Department, from the contingency
account into Capital Expenditure.
Mr. Sweatt further stated the recommended budget is
$6,770,100, which is an increase from that of the 94/95 mid
year budget of $5,793, 851. The primary increases are in
the area of personnel cost due to salary changes and in
capital outlay for the purchase of a new fire pumper and
four new vehicles for the police service.
The tax rate is recommended to be set at the rate of
$0.4072 per $100 valuation. This is roughly two cents
lower than last year. Because we are recommending the tax
rate at the effective rate, as established by the Truth in
Taxation formula, a public hearing is not required.
In the area of public safety, they are budgeting for two
new police officers and one administrative secretary in the
Police Department, one new firefighter, and a box
replacement for a new chassis in the EMS Department.
Mr. Greenwald questioned if the City had ever gotten a
final roll from the Guadalupe County Appraisal District and
Mr. Sweatt replied we had not. The most recent number we
have is the number we're using in our calculations. Some
appeals are still pending.
Mr. McDonald commented he thinks it's a good budget and
then asked how many police cars the City has. Mr. Sweatt
replied they try to have 8 marked and 4 unmarked.
Mr. Sawyer remarked it's a good budget. We're buying a
new fire truck with money that came in, adding two new
police officers, and cutting the tax rate by two cents.
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Mr. Swinney thought we certainly don't need to apologize
for personnel salary increases. Mr. McDonald asked how we
compare. Mr. Sweatt answered we're probably in the lower
1/3 in comparison to our neighbors and other cities of our
size across the State. Mr. Swinney observed we barely
kept up with inflation and Mr. Sweatt acknowledged that's
correct.
Mr. Sweatt commented the department heads did a very good
job this year in bringing to Council a bare bones budget.
We believe this year it will be necessary to look at a
couple of safety bond issues.
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Greenwald remarked that some revenues increased as a
of increased business and he only sees it growing
Mr. Sweatt mentioned he doesn't think they've been
optimistic in sales tax projection.
Mr. Swinney asked how far down the line the City sees the
possibility of looking at disability insurance. At mid-
year? Mr. Sweatt replied they will certainly look it over
at mid-year. Mr. Sweatt then said Council will see
proposals for insurance on the next workshop agenda.
Mayor Baldwin asked if this budget includes money for
purchase of 1,000 acre feet of Canyon Lake water.
Sweatt answered the money is reserved, not paid. We
been assured the 1,000 acre feet will be there when
ready to contract.
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Mayor Baldwin then verified that the park pavilion
repainting contract was taken care of in the current year's
budget. Mr. Sweatt said that's correct. It will paid for
out of the proceeds of the land sale and parks fund of
which we'll have roughly $15,000 remaining for other park
improvements like the xeriscape park.
Mayor Baldwin then inquired if there's money for the ADA
project. Mr. Sweatt replied we have money for only one
restroom and not the others. After the curb intersections
are finished, we will take an inventory to determine what
else needs to be done and try to do that work in-house.
Mayor Baldwin then asked about the Schertz Parkway
Reinvestment Zone. Is there any money in the bank from
that? Mr. Marquez answered we should receive the first
check from the various entities on May 1st of next year.
The amount is estimated to be about $150. In May of 1997
the amount will be a little bigger.
Mayor Baldwin asked Council if they were ready to proceed
with the budget. They replied in the affirmative.
The last item brought up by the Mayor was the evaluation of
the City Manager. W~ need to get it back on 'schedule. Mr.
Swinney suggested they put some thought into the evaluation
form they're going to use so they don't waste time
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deciding.
#2A ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting
at 9:47 p.m.
Schertz, Texas
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