ccswks 10-09-1991
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 9, 1991
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop
Session Wednesday, October 9, 1991 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were
present: Mayor Pro Tern Joe Potempa; Hal Baldwin and
Barbara Stanhope. Absent: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer and
Councilwoman Mary Marsh. Staff present were City Manager
Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary June Krause.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Kenneth Brown asked if
the video that is used to promote Schertz has been brought
up to date as far as taxes are concerned. Mr. Sweatt said
it would be in the near future.
Mr. Ed Mazian: A. Advised that the school crossing at
Corbett Junior High looks terrible and needs to be painted.
The memorial area that the school has looks real nice and
our crossing needs to be repainted.
Mr. Sweatt explained that the paint originally used for
school crossing lines was less expensive paint and it did
not hold up so we are going back and repaint the crossing.
This is on a priority list. He also mentioned that the
crossing on FM 1518 is the responsibility of the State since
it is a State highway.
B. Mr. Mazian pointed out that there are a lot of
chuckholes on Oak Street. Also in Deer Haven the holes are
washed out again and the stump, where the fatal wreck
occurred, is a hazard.
Mr. Sweatt was asked to look into these items.
#2 Discussion of BOA hearing regarding a request from
Thomas A. Nelson, 503 Aero, for a 4' exception to the
side-yard setback of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Sweatt said this item was on the last workshop so that
Mr. Nelson could be present to discuss it, but was
advertised for public hearing on October 15th. This request
is for the purpose of constructing a carport on his property
at 503 Aero.
#3 Discussion of BOA hearing regarding a request from
Harold Bauman, 1545 Circle Oak, for two exceptions to the
side-yard setback requirement of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Sweatt explained that Mr. Bauman originally had
requested two exceptions. One, for a deck, has been removed
from his application. The one remalnlng is for a 5'
exception to the side-yard setback for a pool.
Mr. Bauman said the only thing he had to add is that the
pool is considered a bUilding or permanent structure so he
needed an exception.
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Mr. Baldwin asked if a pool is considered a permanent
structure, does it follow that if a person wanted to lay a
slab right up to the property line, it would take a
variance? Mr. Sweatt said that is right.
#4 Discussion of final consideration of an ordinance
on the proposed establishment of the Schertz Business Park
as a Reinvestment Zone.
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council that this ordinance had been
favorably considered at the last regular meeting. It was
placed on this agenda in case Council had additional
questions.
Mr. Brown asked what a reinvestment zone was.
Mr. Sweatt advised that it is something that indicates the
Community is interested in causing an area to be set out as
possible consideration for special economic development
incentives.
#5 Discussion of final consideration of an
to grant a tax abatement to Robert Vallance, Sr.
property located at #3 Commercial Place.
ordinance
for the
Mr. Sweatt said this ordinance was also favorably
considered at the last Regular Meeting and will be up for
final consideration at the next regular meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Potempa advised that he has understood that
Mr. Vallance has hired two people from our community.
Mr. Sweatt agreed, adding that we understand he is closing
on the property and will move forward to getting his
agreement from both the School District and Guadalupe
County. Our action was required to be first and we believe
the County will act favorably on his request because it will
also benefit them. He added that we believe this is an
exceptionally good agreement for both parties.
#6 Discussion of nomination to the Guadalupe County
Appraisal District.
Mr. Sweatt recalled that we have received a letter from the
Chief Appraiser discussing the calculations and the date the
nominations will be received by them, which is October 15th.
The Chief Appraiser must then prepare a ballot, and deliver
it to each of the voting taxing jurisdictions by October 30,
1991. The Governing bodies must determine their vote by
resolution, and submit it to the Chief Appraiser on or
before November 15th. The votes will then be counted, the
results will be declared and will be submitted to each
entity by December 1, 1991. The City of Schertz has 195.5
votes to cast in this election. It will probably take at
least 1000 votes to get someone elected to the Board. Our
representative, Mr. Charles Sharpe, has indicated he is not
willing to serve again.
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Mrs. Stanhope said she has talked with Mr. J.L.
and he indicated he would be willing to serve if
and elected.
Stewart
nominated
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Baldwin said he thought it had been discussed to ask
Brown and he had assumed someone had spoken to him. He
he discussed this with the City Secretary in Cibolo and
her he thought our nomination would be Mr. Brown.
this information came out in the paper, Mr. Brown was
surprised because no one had approached him.
Mr. Brown said that yes, he was surprised: however it would
not hurt his feelings if he was not nominated.
Mr. Greenwald said that he thought this was the first time
it was on the agenda but in informal discussion, the Mayor
had said he would contact Mr. Brown but apparently did not.
Mr. Baldwin said of course Council could nominate as many as
they wanted to.
Mr. Greenwald suggested
the Mayor Pro Tem to
jurisdictions because no
have enough votes to get
with other entities.
going with Mr. Stewart and asked
talk with some of the other
matter who we nominate, we do not
someone elected. We need to work
Mr. Sweatt advised that, because of the deadline, he would
notify the Chief Appraiser of their informal nomination and
will forward the nomination the morning of the 16th of
October - right after our October 15th meeting.
#7 Discussion of awarding uniform service contract.
Mr. Sweatt advised that proposals were solicited from
several firms, as Council could see by the tabulation sheet
enclosed in their packet. After review by all those
involved in the uniform service contract, staff recommends
accepting the proposal of Dickies Uniform Service and the
bid be awarded for twenty-four months. They are our current
contractor; but this agreement will save the City
approximately $330 per year from the current contract.
After discussion, Council agreed they would be ready to vote
at the next meeting.
#8 Discussion of acceptance of conveyance of lot in
Live Oak Hills Subdivision.
Mr. Sweatt pointed out the general location of the lot,
saying we currently own four lots in this subdivision. Now
we have been offered a fifth lot if we will pay the current
taxes due, which is approximately $200. He said we believe
this is a fair price. Mr. Sweatt said it may be best, in
the future, to try to trade lots to consolidate our property
in one area or even to sell the lots.
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Council agreed and would be ready to vote on Tuesday.
#9 Discussion of BVYA contract.
Mr. Sweatt advised the contract with BVYA has been revised
somewhat. We brought to a lower threshold on the electric
service for ball fields. The primary change is the
termination of the contract is extended to October 1st
through September 30th. This will allow BVYA the means to
pursue a second season, as out fields are not being utilized
to the optimum and BVYA is willing to take this one.
Mr. Greenwald said BVYA has had
groups and other leagues who have a
give BVYA a chance to rent out the
some money.
inqulrles from church
fall season. This will
fields and maybe make
Mayor Pro Tern Potempa said at the same time it would
more of our youth busy. BVYA would be overseer of
entire operation.
keep
the
Mr. Sweatt added that Section 4 speaks to the 4th of July
Jubilee. We felt they should not schedule any activities
for that week.
#10 Discuss agreement with Bexar County for CDBG Urban
County designation.
Mr. Sweatt said this is still complicated because of the
unique location - our city being in three counties. It is a
benefit that a certain county be designated to make them
available for CDBG grants. In the past, we have given Bexar
County our population count for this purpose, and this year
they are asking for a similar commitment for three years.
We have asked for a determination and have not received that
yet as to how our population would be committed. If we
commit our population, we would not be eligible for any but
Bexar County grants. We have asked that the City of Schertz
be split so that we could commit that portion in our city in
Bexar County to them and the rest to the State. We believe
HUD will finally agree and hope by October 15th we will be
in a position to take action.
Mayor Pro Tern called for a break at 7:58 p.m.
#11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Pro Tern Potempa
an Executive Session at 8:00 p.m. under Article
Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, Section 2 {f} to
acquisition of land for an animal shelter.
called
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discuss
The Workshop Session was reconvened at 8:48 p.m.
#12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. We have received the
resignation of the City Inspector, effective October 18th.
He has accepted employment in Universal City for a higher
salary. He added that we have a request for transfer from
an employee of the City and think that is the best way to
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go. We will offer him the opportunity of promotion.
Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Greenwald both expressed concern about
this being a very sensitive position and suggested that it
might be best to advertise this position. Mr. Sweatt said
that perhaps he could find the money to pay a more qualified
person but did not feel it would be fair to the other
department heads.
B. Would like to place on the next action agenda an item to
ratify the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning
Commission on Capital Recovery Fees.
#13 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald - A. Planning &
Zoning are recommending changes on some Zoning along FM 3009
and later on Schertz Parkway. Nothing great big but making
it more in line with what it really should be.
B. Council will be receiving the P&Z annual report and
have a recommendation attached to the effect that all
long Council receives copies of their minutes, which
the annual report duplicating work.
will
year
make
#14 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. Mayor Pro Tern Potempa asked
when the City tax bills would be mailed. Mr. Sweatt
advised that we have had problems with CPS data process but
expect to have the statements out by the end of the week or
early next week.
B. He asked if the selections have been made for the Police
Academy. Mr. Sweatt said he would check on that. So far
thirty applicants have been received.
Mr. Sweatt
the Garden
concerning
Stop order
going to be
advised that there is some conflict regarding
Homes on Schertz Parkway under construction
the right of way width for Schertz Parkway. A
has been placed on the construction and this is
a very difficult situation.
Mr. Sweatt also showed everyone the Certificate of
Achievement plaque the City received from Municipal Finance
Officers' Association.
#15 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further
Mayor Pro Tern Potempa declared the meeting to be
at 9:25 p.m.
business,
adjourned
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City of Schertz
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