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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JULY 6, 1993
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session
Tuesday, July 6, 1993 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, Mary Marsh and
Ken Greenwald. Absent: Barbara Stanhope. Staff present
were City Manager Kerry R. Sweatt and City Secretary June
Krause.
Mayor Sawyer welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked them
to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Sawyer then presented a plaque to Clara Neumann as the
City of Schertz "Star of the Month" for May.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A.
B.
C.
Special Meeting 6-9-93
BOA Meeting 6-15-93
Regular Meeting 6-15-93
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the minutes of
Meeting of June 9, the BOA Meeting of June
Regular Meeting of June 15, 1993. Mr. Potempa
motion, which carried with the following vote:
the Special
15 and the
seconded the
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Baldwin for the meeting of June 9, 1993.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#3 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding
bid on Samuel Clemens High School Water Line Improvements.
Mr. Sweatt referred to the tabulation in the packets as
received from four suppliers. The bid was for the purchase
of 8" water line construction materials to include fire
hydrants. Bids were received from Davis McAllen Pipe &
Supply $7,818.11; Noland Company $7,307.45; 0 & R
Utilities $7,337.82 and The Rohan Company $7,402.18. All
four suppliers have a strong background and meet bidding
requirements. Staff recommends awarding to the low bidder,
The Noland Company in the amount of $7,307.45.
Mr. Baldwin moved to approve awarding the bid to The Noland
Company, in the amount of $7,307.45, contingent upon the
execution of the contract agreement between the City and the
School District. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
Mrs. Marsh asked if we were familiar with this company.
Mr. Sweatt advised that
frequently from this company.
material for the FM 3009 job.
we have purchased
They most recently
material
supplied
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Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion and said
motion carried as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
None
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
CHAPTER 18, ARTICLE II, SECTION 18-45 OF
SAID CODE, PROVIDING FOR RESTRICTIVE VEHICLE
WEIGHT LIMITS OF FIFTEEN THOUSAND (15,000)
POUNDS TO BE PLACED ON SCHERTZ PARKWAY, EAST
LIVE OAK ROAD, PFEIL ROAD AND LOWER SEGUIN
ROAD; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the first reading of an
ordinance amending Section 18-45 of the Code of Ordinances,
providing restrictive vehicle weight limits for Lower Seguin
Road. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the current load limits are in
place for Schertz Parkway, East Live Oak Road and Pfeil
Road. We simply are recodifying this with correct street
names and adding Lower Seguin Road from FM 1518 to the West
city limits.
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion, which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
AYES: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, REVOKING A FRANCHISE PREVIOUSLY
GRANTED TO EXCEL COMMUNICATIONS GROUP, INC.
TO CONSTRUCT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN A CABLE
TELEVISION SYSTEM WITHIN THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the first reading of an
ordinance revoking the Excel Cable Franchise. Mr. Potempa
seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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#6 APPOINTMENT: Consider and take action on
recommending the appointment of Dave Davenport to the South
Central Texas Water Advisory Committee.
Mr. Sweatt informed that the Legislation creating the
Edwards Aquifer Water District has established, among other
things, a South Central Texas Water Advisory Committee.
This is a down-stream user committee that is proposed to
have appointments by a number of cities and counties.
Guadalupe County is entitled to nominate one person. On the
basis of regional review, it is our opinion that Mr. David
Davenport would make a good representative to this committee
and recommend that the Council would add their support to
his name to Guadalupe County for appointment.
Mr. Baldwin moved to recommend the
David Davenport to the South Central
Committee. Mr. Greenwald seconded
carried with the following vote:
appointment of Mr.
Texas Water Advisory
the motion, which
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#7 AGREEMENT: Authorize execution of Interlocal
Agreement with Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent
School District relating to the installation of a water line
and related items.
Mr. Sweatt said that, as mentioned earlier, the City has
proposed an agreement for the City and the School District
for the installation of an eight inch water line around
Samuel Clemens High School. With the recent growth and
building in that area, it becomes necessary to add certain
fire line services there. We have been contacted by the
School District and have discussed with our engineer and
propose to construct this water line under an interlocal
agreement with the School District. We have furnished a
copy of the agreement to the School District for their
review.
Mrs. Marsh moved to authorize execution of an Interlocal
Agreement between the City and the School District for the
installation of a water line and related items. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: The 4th of July Jubilee was
quite a success. We are having a meeting in the morning to
receive comments and recommendations. This has become a
very large undertaking. If the Council has comments or
recommendations, just let staff know.
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#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald said that all he
has heard so far are great accolades about the parade and
the Jubilee and everybody had a good time.
Mr. Greenwald asked the City Manager to check into the
report of a train blocking all four intersections in our
city either Tuesday or Wednesday evening.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer expressed his
personal kudos to Councilwoman Mary Marsh, who played a
major role in organizing the Jubilee. He added that he felt
this was the most wonderful opening ceremonies show he had
ever seen.
#10 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Potempa moved the meeting be
adjourned at 7:13 p.m. The motion was seconded by Mr.
Baldwin and carried unanimously.
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