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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 19, 1993
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session
Tuesday, October 19, 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;
Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken Greenwald. Staff
present were City Manager Kerry 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.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A.
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Regular Meeting 9-7-93
Public Hearing 9-15-93
Special Meeting 9-15-93
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of September 7th, the Public Hearing of September
15th and the Special Meeting of September 15, 1993. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Marsh and Greenwald
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mrs. Stanhope
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: A. Mr. Jim Harris said
that about a year ago he noticed on his telephone bill the
deductions for City and County taxes. He called
Southwestern Bell and his city taxes were going to Cibolo
and his county taxes were going to Guadalupe County because
that is his mailing address. He got them straightened out
but again is wondering if the telephone company is handling
the taxes correctly.
Mr. Sweatt said he recalled Mr. Harris bringing this up
and at that time he had called Southwestern Bell and sent
them a city map and was assured that all Schertz residents'
taxes would be going to Schertz. The City cannot get
individual information from them but the individuals can get
their own.
B. Ms. Hoover of 2813 Kline Circle asked what the
rules were regarding dogs and leashes. She explained
she had opened her door recently and there stood a
Rottweiler dog. She indicated the animal lived across
street and down a ways from her.
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Mr. Sweatt advised the City has a leash law and if not they
are subject to collection and fine. He suggested she call
our Animal Control Department the next time she sees the dog
out.
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#3 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-S-17
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE
ZONING ORDINANCE, NO. 87-S-1, APPENDIX
B. DEFINITIONS; AND PROVIDING A
REPEALING CLAUSE
Mrs. Stanhope moved to approve the final consideration of
an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance clarifYing the
definition of side-yard setbacks. Mr. Potempa seconded the
motion, which carried with the fOllowing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-T-18
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE
TECHNOS REINVESTMENT ZONE
Mr. Potempa moved to approve the final consideration of an
ordinance establishing the Technos Reinvestment Zone. Mrs.
Stanhope 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:
ORDINANCE NO. 93-T-19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING A TAX
ABATEMENT AND A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT
FOR AND WITH MR. PHILLIP NEAL, A
PROPERTY OWNER IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the final consideration of an
ordinance approving a Tax Abatement Agreement for Technos
Corporation. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#6 APPOINTMENTS: Consider
reappointing three members to
Commission.
and take action on
the Planning & Zoning
Mr. Sweatt reminded that the terms of Bob Andrews, Pia
Jarman and David Richmond are expiring and they have
expressed their desire to be reappointed, with Planning &
Zoning Commission members concurring.
Mr. Greenwald moved to reappoint Bob Andrews, Pia Jarman
and David Richmond to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr.
Potempa seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
~YES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
#7 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution
and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-R-7
A RESOLUTION ENDORSING THE EFFORTS OF THE
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES AND THE TEXAS
MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO INFORM OUR CITIZENS
ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FEDERAL MANDATES ON
OUR CITY FINANCES.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to approve
efforts of the NLC and the TML
impact of federal mandates.
motion, which carried with the
the resolution endorsing
to inform citizens about
Mr. Baldwin seconded
following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
#8 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution
and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 93-R-8
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, NOMINATING A
MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
GUADALUPE COUNTY APPRAISAL DISTRICT.
Mayor Sawyer advised that he recommended nominating Sylvia
Schlather to this board.
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motion,
Potempa moved to approve the resolution nominating
Schlather to the Board of Directors of the Guadalupe
Appraisal District. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#9 AGREEMENT: Consider and take action on an
agreement for hazardous material incident responses.
Mr. Sweatt said we have been offered an opportunity to join
a number of other cities in a combined effort to deal with
hazardous material incidents. He stated that as Council
knows because of the two interstates and two railroads in
our city, we have great potential for such an incident.
These cities have banded together and through donations and
other sources have put together an organization that will
take care of each incident, where ever it may be. They will
have well trained personnel and the equipment. Our first
year's cost is $2100 and we feel this is a much less
expensive way of handling than on an individual city basis.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to authorize execution of an agreement
for hazardous material incident responses. Mrs. marsh
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#10 BID AWARD: Consider and take action on awarding
bids for two surplus vehicles.
Mr. Sweatt related that the City had solicited bids, for
the second time, for the sale of a Crown Victoria and
Chrysler Wagon. Three bids were received for the Crown
Victoria, with Mike DuPlantis giving the high bid of $600.
The high of the two bids received for the Chrysler wagon was
$100 from Burch Roofing. He recommended both these bids be
awarded.
Mrs. Stanhope moved to sell the vehicles to the highest
bidders. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried as
follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. The City of Helotes
sent an invitation to attend their Open House and Dedication
ceremonies on November 7th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
B. An update on the Mobile Villa Project - with all
complications involved, it appears to us it would
better arrangement to switch the grant funds to the
project and do the sewer with city funds.
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C. Entex Gas is holding a training class at the fire
station and they are cooking hamburgers and have invited the
Council down right after the meeting.
#12 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Potempa - A. Announced
the first meeting of the Board of Directors of the Schertz
Parkway Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone would be
November 1, 1993 at 7:00 p.m.
B. He also announced that he is the new Commander of the
American Legion Buffalo Valley Post 610.
Mr. Baldwin related that there was an agenda item on the
next School Board meeting to put a second member on the TIF
Board.
#13 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Announced that, although it is a
legitimate organization, he and his wife are not members or
involved in taking up a collection for the Police Survivors.
#14 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Potempa moved the meeting be
adjourned at 7:24 p.m., with Mr. Baldwin seconding the
motion, which carried unanimously.
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