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ccreg 11-19-1991 58 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 19, 1991 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Meeting Tuesday November 19, 1991 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; 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 join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. He then introduced Mr. Lewis Borgfeld, Economic Development Task Force. Mr. George Barnard and Charles Sharpe forward of appreciation to both for their efforts Business Appreciation Dinner. Chairman of the Borgfeld called and read letters involved with the #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Special Meeting of 9-25-91; B. BOA Meeting of 10-15-91; C. Regular Meeting of 10-15-91; and D. Special Meeting of 10-30-91. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the minutes of these meetings. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Potempa for the minutes of 10-30-91. #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Al Putnam, Tom Wade, Doug Harris, Paul Atkins and Don Young of the Randolph Masonic Lodge #1268 AF&AM presented Mayor Sawyer with their very first Community Builder's Award for his service to the community. B. Several citizens from the Schirmerville area appeared to thank the City for their efforts made to repair the roads and the completion of the water line to their area. They said they were proud to be a part of the City of Schertz. C. Mr. Borgfeld said it was so refreshing to hear citizens come in and share their appreciation with the Council. #3 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer opened hearing at 7:10 p.m. to receive citizen input on amendment to the Zoning Ordinance regarding setback for accessory buildings. the publiC a proposed rear-yard Mr. Sweatt advised this ordinance was more for clarification than change. There has been some confusion in the requirement of placing accessory buildings three-feet from the property line. This is especiallY so in the case where there is an alley or an easement involved. The ~ amendment will state that a building cannot be placed in the easement. The Planning & Zoning Commission has held a public hearing on this and are now recommending approval. There being no comments from either citizens or Council, Mayor Sawyer declared the public hearing closed at 7: 12 p.m. #4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-1, ARTICLE V - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-li ARTICLE VI SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-2i ARTICLE VII - SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-6; ARTICLE VIII SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-7; ARTICLE IX - TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT R-3i ARTICLE X APARTMENT/MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT R-4i ARTICLE XIV - OFFICE AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT, ARTICLE XV - NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICTi ARTICLE XVI - GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT; ARTICLE XIX PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTi AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Mrs. Marsh moyeg ordinance. Mrs. carried as follows: to approve the first reading of Stanhope seconded the motion, this which AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None #5 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer opened the public hearing to receive input from the citizens on amending the Zoning Ordinance Article II, Section 6, Manufactured Homes. Mr. Sweatt informed Council that again P&Z had held their public hearing and were recommending approval of this ordinance, clarifying the definitions of Mobile Homes and Manufactured Homes in accordance with Housing and Urban Development regulations. There being no comments from citizens or Council, Mayor Sawyer closed this public hearing at 7:15 p.m. #6 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: f~n vv AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-1, ARTICLE II, DISTRICTS, BOUNDARIES, OFFICIAL ZONING MAP, NEW AND UNSCHEDULED USES, AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED; APPENDIX B, DEFINITIONSi AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. Mr. Potempa moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance as presented. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None #7 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 7-1/2-54, EXHIBIT 2 GARBAGE RATE SCHEDULE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. Mr. Sweatt explained that at the last workshop Mr. Gutierrez of Alamo Waste had presented their request for a rate increase under the terms of their contract with the City. This rate increase is requested because of a mandate by the State to landfill operators, which went into effect last September. The rate will increase for single family residences from $6.47 to $6.92 per month. Throughout the schedule of rates the increase will be from five to seven percent in residential areas. The only area that will not increase is the dry waste roll-off containers. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code Section 7-1/2-54, Exhibit 2 Garbage Rate Schedule. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None Mrs. Marsh went on record as protesting yet another mandate by the State that digs into the pockets of the citizens of this state, specifically this community. , , j 1 J #8 MEMBERSHIP: Consider and take action on membership in the Canyon Regional Water Authority. Mr. Sweatt said this was discussed at length at the last workshop concerning the need to participate, both in short term and in long term in water planning. Mr. Davenport was at the workshop and provided information about the plans of the Canyon Regional Water Authority. This makes a good case for combined efforts and being able to speak with one voice in this area for water needs. He added that there are several items that we need to explore, so he requested that Council authorize us to express an interest in Canyon Regional and express our appreciation for the task before us and authorize staff to develop additional information and come back to Council within a month. Mrs. Marsh moved to express our interest in Canyon Regional Water Authority and to authorize staff to develop additional information before taking action on this subject. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald NAYS: None #9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Have now set the date for the City's Christmas Party - it will be Friday December 20th at 6:30 p.m at the Community Center. The theme this year is "A Pauper's Christmas". The attire should be casual, bum or whatever would be appropriate. He then asked for RSVP from Council. #10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Joe Potempa presented a basketball backboard to the City Manager for the Fire Department from his family. He then issued a challenge for the City Council to play the firemen at a future date. Mr. Sweatt thanked him on behalf of the Fire Service, saying it would be presented to the department head at the meeting the next day. Mrs. Marsh said they held the Voice of Democracy competition the previous evening at the VFW. This year there were eleven entries, which is many more than previously. The winner presentation will be made at the VFW Christmas party. Mr. Greenwald: A. said Mrs. Vonada gave him a promotional from TexCaps ( Texas Coronary Atherosclerosis Prevention Study) and anyone interested in good health and proper diet, could benefit from this program. B. He attended the BVYA meeting on Thursday and if their basketball program is any indication of city size - they are drawing in excess of 100 additional children this year - 225 and still growing. He then introduced Mr. Ronnie Michalec. 62 Mr. Michalec said that what is a basketball backboard without basketballs - so he, on behalf of BVYA presented Mr. Sweatt with two basketballs for the Fire Department personnel. Mrs. Stanhope reminded everyone of the jamboree at the VFW on Sunday, November 24, 1991 in support of cancer research. Mr. Potempa announced that the Business Club at the next meeting on Thursday at noon would announce the winners of the "Firefighter of the Year: and the "Police Rookie of the Year. #11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer announced that the Masonic Lodge would like to have some good exposure so he asked the official Newspaper reporter to make arrangements to take their pictures regarding the award presented. #12 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Sawyer. ATTEST: -)