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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 3, 1992
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session,
Tuesday, November 3, 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway,
Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor
Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Joe Potempa; Hal Baldwin;
Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken Greenwald. Staff
present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary
June Krause.
After welcoming everyone to the meeting, Mayor Sawyer asked
them to join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sawyer then presented a proclamation to Lena Lester,
Angela Adger and Glenna Roscoe, Key Club members,
proclaiming the week of November 1st through 7th, 1992 as
"Key Club Week".
The next pleasurable task the Mayor had was to present a
plaque to Mr. Wellington "Bud" Cyr, naming him as the City
of Schertz "Star of the Month" for November. Mr. Cyr was
also given a gift from Ace Plumbing & Hardware.
#1 PUBLIC HEARING: The purpose of the hearing was to
receive citizen input regarding the proposed disannexation
of approximately 2.34 acres of land out of Comal County.
Mr. Sweatt advised the land is located 750' off the center
line of 1-35 in the Northcliffe area. Several meetings ago,
two of the property owners filed for disannexation until
such time as the entire area of Northcliffe is considered
for annexation. The property owners have been notified of
the public hearing dates.
Mayor Sawyer asked if there were any comments or questions
from Council and there were none.
Mr. Sweatt noted that this is the first public hearing and
the second will be held on the 17th of November. After the
second public hearing, it will be appropriate for Council to
consider an ordinance on disannexation. The final
consideration of the ordinance is scheduled to be heard on
December 15, 1992.
There being no further comments from Council, staff or the
public, Mayor Sawyer declared the hearing closed at 7:10 pm.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Special Meeting 9-30-92,
Regular Meeting of 10-6-92 and Special Meeting of 10-14-92.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes of the Special
meeting of September 30, the Regular Meeting of October 6th
and the Special Meeting of October 14th. Mr. Potempa
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Baldwin for the meeting of September 30th.
#3 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Sawyer asked Mr. Torn
Malone of 1056 Dimrock, to introduce his son who was
observing the meeting as part of obtaining his citizenship
and merit badge.
#4 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding
the following bids:
A. Police vehicles.
Mr. Sweatt reported that six bids were received and were
opened on October 23rd. The apparent low bidder was Jordan
Ford, in the amount of $62,373 for five vehicles, with
delivery of 60 to 90 days. The bids ranged from that low to
a high of $94,520. Based on the low bid meeting all the
specifications, Mr. Sweatt said staff was recommending
awarding the bid to Jordan Ford. He reminded Council that
the budget calls for the payment of these vehicles in two
increments a portion this year and the remainder next
fiscal year.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to award the bid for five
vehicles to Jordan Ford, in the amount of $62,373.
Marsh seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
police
Mrs.
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
B. Water/Wastewater vehicles.
Mr. Sweatt recalled that the budget also provides for the
purchase of three vehicles in the Water/Wastewater
Department - two 1/2 ton pickups and one compact pickup. On
soliciting bids on these vehicles, only two were received.
The apparent low bid of Gunn Chevrolet, Inc. for a total
bid of $33,762 and the other bid was for $43,037.60. Based
on the low bid meeting specifications, we recommend awarding
the bid to Gunn Chevrolet in the amount of $33,762.
Mrs. Marsh moved to award the bid on the Water/Wastewater
vehicles to Gunn Chevrolet, Inc., in the amount of $33,762.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND CRITERIA FOR
TAX ABATEMENT AND RE-INVESTMENT ZONES.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the first reading of an
ordinance amending the Tax Abatement and Re-investment Zone
ordinance. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 APPOINTMENTS:
following appointments:
Consider and take action on the
A. New member to the Schertz Development Foundation.
Mr. Sweatt advised the Economic Development Task Force
recommended John B. "Jack" Garber be appointed.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to appoint Mr.
Schertz Development Foundation. Mrs.
motion, which carried as follows:
John Barber to
Marsh seconded
the
the
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin,
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Potempa
Stanhope,
Marsh
and
B. Re-appointment of two members to the Schertz Housing
Authority.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to re-appoint Mr. Wellington Cyr and
Mr. David Barker to the Schertz Housing Authority Board.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
C. Mr. Sweatt explained
error as the re-appointment
& Zoning Commission had
meeting.
this item was on the agenda in
of three members to the Planning
taken place at the preceding
D. Appointment of two new members to the Planning & Zonino
Commission.
Mr.
there
them
and
Greenwald explained that as discussed at workshop,
were seven applications for the two positions, all of
were qualified. One of the criteria of P&Z is to try
appoint members from various areas of the city. With
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this in mind, the P&Z recommends apPointing Oliver Nelson
and David Richmond.
Mr. Greenwald then moved to appoint Mr. Oliver Nelson and
Mr. David Richmond to the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
E. Appointing
Commission.
officers for
the Planning &
Zoning
Mr. Sweatt noted the Planning & Zoning Commission
recommends that Mr. Bob Andrews be appointed Chairman,
George Vick be appointed Vice-Chairman and Bobbie Vonada be
appointed Historian.
Mr. Greenwald moved to appoint Bob Andrews, Chairman;
George Vick, Vice-Chairman and Bobbie Vonada, Historian.
Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 AGREEMENT: Consider and take action on an
agreement with Municipal Services Bureau for collection of
out-of-area outstanding traffic warrants.
Mr. Sweatt said we have discussed on several occasions the
practicality and effectiveness of our Warrant Officer
attempting to collect out of our area traffic warrants and
citations. Clearly it has not been economical or efficient
to send a warrant officer to search for a person outside of
our area. We investigated several possibilities and have
come to Council with a recommendation that staff be
authorized to execute an agreement with Municipal Services
Bureau of Austin, Texas for the purpose of sending to this
company selected traffic warrants for the purpose of
collection. Their charges are totally based on collection.
For those warrants that are older than 60 days, they would
be paid a fee of 40% on all collections. For those that are
less than 60 days, they would be paid 30% collections.
After checking with other cities where they do business, we
recommend this company for our warrant collections.
Mrs. Marsh moved to authorize Municipal
collection of out-of-area outstanding
Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion,
follows:
Services Bureau for
traffic warrants.
which carried as
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Although it is not on the
agenda, he called attention to a need that we will be having
very likely before the next meeting. The widening of FM
3009 is necessitating the utility adjustments. We have an
area that is located at Circle Oak, FM 3009 and Antler Drive
where we have a large 12 inch main that crosses FM 3009 that
needs to be extended and reconnected. Because of the
peculiar requirement and needs to lower a line that feeds
that area, it appears that it will be necessary for us to
disrupt service to a number of customers in that area. Our
plans are, if good weather holds, on the 12th of November we
will be notifying our customers in Oak Forest, Deer Haven,
Savannah Square area that we will be disrupting service for
as much as an eight hour period of time, starting at 8:30
that morning until as late as 6:00 that afternoon.
Notification will include a door handler posting a minimum
of two days ahead of time, giving the customer time to make
their arrangements. Because of the large number of people
that will be disrupted, we will have a fire truck standing
by in the area along with a tanker vehicle for additional
security. We sincerely regret having to do this, but we
just do not have any choice.
B. Update on the Animal Shelter work, the foundation forms
are up and the beam work has been cut out, the rough-in
plumbing has begun and the power line to the slab is in
place and the lights are on.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Potemoa: A resident of our
city, the Johns have opened a new restaurant and will
welcome all the Councilmembers and citizens to stop by and
tryout their menu. It is located right behind the Blue
Bonnet Palace. At the present, they are only open for lunch
but should serve dinner also within two weeks.
Mrs. Stanhooe announced the Senior Citizen Craft Show on
November 14th, adding they need judges to be there to judge
by 9:15 a.m. She also asked about the gift certificates for
the prizes.
Mrs. Marsh said she had been asked to brief on the details
of the special project for the animal shelter. She said the
background is that the City does not have the money to do
the brick facade so they are embarking on a fund raising
project to at least brick the front. They will divide the
project into two categories. One would be called the honor
roll on a plaque under plexiglass to include those
contributions of a brick for a minimum of $5.00 up to $25.
This would be placed in a very important place at the
shelter. Then there would be a second category. It is
going to be in the shape of a dog house and at the top it
will say "In Loving Memory Of". On this would be little
brass plates that would give the pet and last name of the
individual or person's name. With these two projects, we
hope to raise enough to do at least the front of the
shelter. The donations can be taken by any member of the
City Councilor could be brought to City Hall.
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#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: None
#11 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Greenwald moved the meeting be
adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion,
which carried with a unanimous vote.
ATTEST:
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