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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 17, 1994
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session
Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at 7:05 p.m. in the Council Chambers
of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz,
Texas. The fOllowinq members were present: Mayor Earl W.
Sawyer, presidinq; Joe Potempa; Hal Baldwin; Mary Marsh
and Ken Greenwald. Absent: Barbara Stanhope. Staff
present were City Manaqer Kerry R. Sweatt and City
Secretary June Krause.
#1 PUBLIC HEARING: The Council to receive citizen
input on the proposed name change for F.M. 78.
Mayor Sawyer asked for citizen input.
Coralee Fenner, 6430 Pfeil Road, advised that she is an
employee of the City of Schertz. She first read a letter
that would explain to those that did not want to chanqe
their address. The letter is from James Lindsey, Manager
Address Manaqement Systems, San Antonio District, United
States Postal System. The read stated: "This is to advise
you that the renaminq of a portion of FM 78 to "John E.
Peterson Parkway" will not affect mail delivery to those
persons currently receivinq mail at an FM 78 address. The
process of renaming the street involves the input of an
"alias" or "alternate" street name into our datafile so that
mail addressed with either name will be correctly
distributed. This is identical to the process used when the
city of San Antonio, for example, renamed Loop 410 Connally
Loop or when a portion of IH 10 was renamed Robert F.
McDermott Freeway. Mail delivery will not be impacted and
mail addressed to either FM 78 or John E. Peterson Parkway
will be delivered by the US Postal Service."
Mrs. Fenner reminded that on December 17, 1993 John E.
Peterson lost his life in the line of duty. Mr. Peterson
was a Supervisor of the Water/Wastewater Division of the
Schertz Public Works Department. This was a tragic
accident. Mr. Peterson was fully dedicated to his job and
to the City of Schertz. Upon hearing of his death, his
fellow employees felt something should be done to keep his
memory alive. Connie Silvers suggested naming the road
after him. There were several suggestions but the renaming
of FM 78 was the most frequent option. Since Mr. Peterson
had so many friends in other cities, they felt it was
impossible to limit this to just the City of Schertz. They
have talked with all the cities in the FM 78 area. They
chose "John E. Peterson Parkway" because FM 78 runs by a
park in Cibolo and in Converse it goes by a city park. They
felt it sounds better also. She then thanked Council for
the opportunity to make their feelings known.
There being no further comments from the citizens or
Council, Mayor Sawyer declared the public hearing closed at
7:09 p.m.
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#2 Consider and take action, if any, on the above
public hearing.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the renaming of FM 78 to
John E. Peterson Boulevard. Mr. Potempa seconded the
motion.
Mr. Greenwald pointed out that Planning & Zoning Commission
members had recommended changing the name from "Parkway" to
"John E. Peterson Boulevard".
When the vote was called by Mayor Sawyer, the motion passed
as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#3 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: SpeCial Meeting 4-27-94 and
Regular Meeting 5-3-94.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the minutes of
Meeting of April 27 and the Regular Meeting of
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which
follows:
the Special
May 3, 1994.
carried as
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#4 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 94-S-10
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO.
87-S-22 PROVIDING FOR SPECIAL PLATTING FEES
CONTIGUOUS WITH AND PARALLEL TO SCHERTZ
PARKWAY.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve, on final reading, the
ordinance repealing Schertz Parkway Platting Fees. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#6 SWEARING-IN CEREMONIES: Mayor Sawyer said that as
he stepped down, he wanted everyone to know that it has been
a pleasure to be the Mayor of this city for the past several
years. He added that he has enjoyed his association with
the people that work for the city and the people who live in
this city. He said he did appreciate the naming of FM 78 to
John Peterson Blvd, it is good that we recognize employees
who have given of their lives in service to the community.
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At this point, Mrs. Krause swore in to office Hal Baldwin
as Mayor, Charles L. McDonald - Councilmember, Place 1 and
Joe Potempa - Councilmember, Place 2. Each new member of
the Council were then given their new name plates and
badges.
Mr. Baldwin then thanked everyone present, especially his
family, his extended family - next door neighbors, friends
and relatives for the help during his campaign. He then
thanked his wife, Barbara for her support.
Mayor Baldwin then called Mayor Sawyer forward and called on
Guadalupe Council Judge Jim Sagebiel, who wished to make a
presentation to Mr. Sawyer.
Judge Sagebiel first congratulated everyone on their new
Council seats. He added that it sounds real good to hear
"Mayor Baldwin". Judge Sagebiel advised that anytime the
County could assist or work with the City to just let them
know. He then presented a Proclamation of Retirement to
Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, commending him for his many
contributions to the progress of this county, and extending
his personal best wishes and those of the Guadalupe County
Commissioner's Court and all our citizens for many more
years of health and happiness.
Mayor Baldwin said he knew he would be following in some
pretty big footsteps, adding that he and Earl Sawyer had
been friends and political allies for some 25 years in this
city. He added that they first met in the days of BVYA
baseball, Earl's days on the Planning and Zoning Commission,
his days on the Council and his days as Mayor.
Mayor Baldwin then presented a clock plaque to Mr.
listing his years of service to the City.
Sawyer
#7 CDBG PROGRAM: Consider and take action
re-qualification for Urban County CDBG Program
County.
regarding
of Bexar
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council this is an issue for which they
have spent considerable time going over the pros and cons.
An issue of great importance to our city for the next three
years. He said we have in the past six years affiliated
ourselves with Bexar County through what is known as Urban
County designation and have been eligible for certain CDBG
funds as a result. We have received funding for two
projects - the most recent being the utility improvements in
the Mobile Villa Subdivision. Previously there was a CDBG
grant for water line improvements in the Schermirville area
and also benefited from an economic development block grant
with other cities for a study. There has been CDBG funds
used for water line extension and soon to be sewer line in
the Rittimann Addition. Those are the positive sides of
participation in the Urban Program.
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On the negative side, we have lost our eligibility to
participate with the State of Texas in the small cities
Community Development Block Grant program, which among other
things, allows cities to make application and receive funds
for a capital program, which is used in economic development
incentive packages. We understand that Bexar County has
approved an application for certain ADA projects that we
submitted this year. This action should not affect those.
Based on our being eligible for certain State CDBG programs
and Capital funds, we recommend that we notified Bexar
County that we will not renew our affiliation for the next
three years and instead pursue an application to the State
of Texas for Capital funds.
Mayor Baldwin asked if Council had any concerns about
burning our bridges with Bexar County.
Mrs. Marsh reminded that Council has discussed this at
length.
Mayor Baldwin said he felt the bottom line is the pool is
tremendously larger at the State level but we would be
competing with a large number of cities. He added that what
concerns him more than anything is the qualification for the
Community Development Block Grant program under the Urban
County designation - that being, the low to moderate income
areas.
Mr. Greenwald feared that once we inform Bexar County we
will not renew, they will cancel the ADA project they have
approved.
Mr. Sweatt advised that this has been preliminarily
approved but we do not have any guarantee. The final action
will not be taken until about the tenth of June. He added,
that in meeting with other City Managers, Live Oak took
action to not be affiliated with Bexar County for the next
three years. He was fairly positive that Converse, Kirby
and Universal City would be renewing their affiliation.
Mr. McDonald asked that if we lose the ADA funding, how
would we comply with the law.
Mr. Sweatt said it would be his suggestion that we would
begin funding as many of those projects as possible as funds
become available through the general operating budget.
Mr. Potempa asked if all could be done this way by 1995.
Mr. Sweatt advised that he did not feel that many cities
could comply with that date. We have 320 intersections that
need to be ramped. Most of our new subdivisions are
cum~lying with this now. We have a deadline of May 27th.
Mayor Baldwin was concerned about the effect of our severing
contract with Bexar County on things other than the ADA
projects.
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Mr. Greenwald said that if we do go with them to insure the
grant, we would be stuck with them for three years and we
virtually have no more areas that would qualify.
Mr. McDonald moved to withdraw from the Bexar County Urban
County CDBG Program. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion,
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers McDonald, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: Councilmember Potempa
#8 APPOINTMENT:
appointment of three
Authority Board.
Consider
members
and take action
to the Schertz
on the
Housing
Mrs.
Jones,
Housing
motion,
Marsh moved to approve the appointment of Jackie
Warren Klebig and Sharon Fruge as members to the
Authority Board. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
which carried with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmembers McDonald, Potempa, Marsh and Greenwald
None
Mayor Baldwin, with great pleasure, presented a proclamation
to members of the SAFES organization proclaiming the week of
May 15-21, 1994 as "National Emergency Medical Week".
#9 CITY
24th there is
the Randolph
Study. This
Center.
MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Reminder that on May
a scheduled joint meeting with other cities in
Region to review a CDBG Economic Development
will be at 7:00 p.m. at the Live Oak Civic
B. The Schertz Business Association will
business opening on Saturday morning at 10:00
name is "Wood for U" and is located on FM 78.
have a
a.m..
new
The
#10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald called attention
to the information in the last workshop package regarding
the Canyon Region Water District.
Mrs.
Jubilee
adding
Douglas
Marsh reminded everyone of the upcoming
three-day activities. She asked for
that they need help everywhere and to
at the Library to volunteer.
4th of July
volunteers,
call Gail
Mr. Potempa reminded everyone of the Police Memorial
Service in front of the Municipal Building at noon on May
18th.
Mr. McDonald thanked the people who helped him get elected
with their moral and telephone support.
Mr. McDonald then asked Council indulgence. He has two
grandchildren getting married in Alaska and he planned to go
the weddings and would be gone June 9-27.
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#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. Thanked everyone for cominq
to this meetinq, sayinq he was overwhelmed.
B. Mentioned that the policy for Mayor Pro Tern is to qo by
Place and it is now the term for Place 2. This will mean
Mr. Potempa will be Pro Tern for another six months.
C. He has asked the City Manaqer and City Attorney to draft
an ordinance on the proper procedures for conductinq
meetinqs. This will be on the next workshop.
D. Mayor Baldwin then invited everyone to qo across
hall to the Conference Room for a farewell party for
Sawyer hosted by Attorney Spain.
the
Mayor
ATTEST:
#12 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Potempa moved the meetinq be
adjourned at 7:48 p.m. with Mrs. Marsh secondinq the
motion, which carried unanimously. ;}
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