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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 6. 1992
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session,
Tuesday, October 6, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chamber of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor
Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Joe Potempai Hal Baldwini
Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken Greenwald. Staff
present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary
June Krause.
After calling the meeting to order, Mayor Sawyer asked
everyone to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sawyer then introduced VFW Post 8315 Commander David
Mazoch, who in turn introduced his fellow VFW members
present. Mayor Sawyer read a proclamation designating
October 11th as "Country Music Day" in the City of Schertz.
Commander Mazoch thanked the Mayor for the proclamation and
invited everyone to the Fifth Annual South Texas Country
Music Showcase on October 11th at the VFW. He said they
have worked long and hard to put this together and hoped
everyone would come out and support them.
Mayor Sawyer then read a proclamation and presented it to
Joe Dale, designating the week of October 4th through 10th
as "Voice Of Democracy Week" in Schertz.
Mrs. Marsh, who is the 5th District VFW Voice of Democracy
Scholarship Program Chairman, had a proclamation for the 5th
District, which reads the same, and is signed by Guadalupe
County Judge Sagebiel.
Commander Mazoch said that on October 19th they have the
first ever in the VFW in Schertz a meeting for the men
starting at 7:00 p.m. and the ladies will also meet at 7:00
p.m., They will adjourn at 7:30 and will proceed to the
Hall of Flags for a covered dish dinner and after that will
have a joint meeting. They will be doing some awards,
discuss some projects and he invited everyone to attend.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Special Meeting 8-26-92;
B. BOA Meeting of 9-l-92; C. Regular Meeting of 9-1-92i
D. Special Meeting of 9-9-92 and E. Special MeetinQ of
9-l0-92.
Mrs, Stanhope !l1gy~ci to approve all these minutes with the
changes given to the City Secretary. Mr. Baldwin seconded
the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Charles Bode, the Republican
Candidate for Guadalupe County Sheriff, introduced himself
and added he just wanted to say that if successful, he would
assure cooperation between the City of Schertz and the
Sheriff's office.
#3 DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BUDGET: Consider and take
action on the Development Foundation Budget for FY 92-93.
Mr. Sweatt pointed out that revenues for the year were
projected to total $31,349, with expenditures estimated to
be $23, 425, with an establishment of a reserve of $7,924.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the
Development Foundation Budget.
motion, which carried as follows:
FY 92-93 budget for the
Mrs. Stanhope seconded the
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#4 APPOINTMENT: Consider and take action on
reappointment of members of the Board of Directors for the
Schertz Development Foundation.
Mayor Sawyer said he had found no fault with any member of
the board and recommended reappointment.
Mr. Sweatt listed the board members as Charles MacDonald,
President; Torn Weaver, Lewis Borgfeld, Kerry Sweatt are
members. They currently have a vacancy and are waiting for
the recommendation from the Economic Development Task Force
to fill the vacancy.
Mr. Baldwin moved to appoint these four members to the
Board of Directors, Schertz Development Foundation. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5 BID AWARD:
Shelter Bids.
Consider and take action on Animal
Mr. Sweatt said we solicited bids as a result of several
false starts and have received bids on various portions of
the construction. After review of all the bids, the bid of
Harrison Construction Company, in the amount of $103,387
appears to be the lowest and most qualified bid. We
recommend the bid be awarded to Harrison Construction
Company for all except the paving of the parking lot.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to award the bid on the Animal Shelter
to Harrison Construction Company in the amount of $103,387.
Mrs. Marsh seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope. Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 EMS
purchase of an
VEHICLE: Consider and take
EMS Director's vehicle.
action
on
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Mr. Sweatt advised that the 1992-93 budget provided for the
purchase of a replacement vehicle for the Director of SAFES.
The Director has been driving a 1980 Chrysler Station Wagon
for several years that was purchased used from the
Department of Public Safety. We solicited bids for a used
3/4 Ton Suburban. We felt a suburban would help meet the
needs of that department for transport in emergency,
transport of equipment, etc. We recommend awarding the bid
to Rush Pontiac for a 1988 3/4 Ton Suburban, in the amount
of $11,700.
Mr. Potempa__.mgy~g to award the bid to Rush Pontiac, in the
amount of $11.700 to purchase a used suburban. Mr. Baldwin
seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: None
#8 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: M:r_~_~ __~tanhQpe reminded everyone the
Christmas Bazaar will be on the 14th of November. We need
to get with Mrs. Brannon to see if we need to purchase
prizes.
M;r$'___nu_kt2lX$h reminded everyone of the Combined Veterans
Organizations'Fish Fry at the VFW Post 8315 on October 17th.
#9 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. He had an invitation from the
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
Board of Trustees to attend the dedication of the Samuel
Clemens High School Library, Science Wing, Counseling
offices and ROTC facility at 6:30 p.m on Thursday, October
15, 1992.
B. He also received a thank you from Mrs. Johns for the
proclamation for their 50th Anniversary.
C. Received a letter of thanks to the City Council for use
of the small pavilion in the park by the Baptist Adult and
Singles Class.
l'1X~_~2lJ_gwin also extended an invitation for everyone to
attend the dedication ceremonies at the High School and take
a look at what is being done over there. This is really an
outstanding addition to the facility.
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#10 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Potempa,
seconded by Mr. Baldwin and unanimously carried, the
meeting was adjourned at 7,20 p.m. )
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Mayor, City of SCher~, Texas
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Secretary, IrIty of Schertz