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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 17, 1991
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session Tuesday
December 17, 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,
presidingi Joe Potempa; Hal Baldwini Barbara Stanhopei
Mary Marsh and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City
Manager Kerry R. Sweatt and City Secretary June G. Krause.
After opening the meeting, Mayor Sawyer asked everyone to
join him in the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mr. Sawyer explained that the City Council
and Planning & Zoning Commission were holding this joint
public hearing to receive citizen input on a request by the
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District
Board to rezone an 11.281 acre tract of land, located on
Elbel Road between the Malish Administration BUilding and
the Sycamore Creek Apartments, from Neighborhood Services to
Public Use District.
Mayor Sawyer then introduced Mr. Ollie Burkett, Chairman of
the Board and Dr. Byron Steele, Superintendent of Schools.
He then called on Jim Shriver, Vice-Chairman of the P&Z.
Mr. Shriver asked Steve Simonson for staff comments.
Mr. Simonson indicated that staff had reviewed this request
and there was no known detriment found.
Dr. Steele then presented their request, saying the problem
in the school district is one of growth. Bus transportation
has increased, they are adding additional jobs and vehicles
and need more warehouse storage. They are at the maximum
for parking their buses and there are 141 people that park
in the area. He mentioned that the gasoline tanks are near
the GVEC substation, which is not a good policy. The plan
is to locate the 12,000 gallon underground tanks in the
center of their property and this would give another much
needed entrance. Their plan would prOVide not only the
additional 100 parking slots, but also additional storage
facilities. This location is centrally located in the
district so they would prefer not to move to another
location.
Mr. Burkett
Administration
buses.
pointed out that the present entrance to
property is very unsafe, especially for
the
the
When Mr. Shriver asked for questions from either the
Councilor P&Z, George Vick asked how the zoning change
would effect the apartments. Dr. Steele pointed out that
they would not immediately be using the area within 395 feet
of the apartments and when they do, looking at their past
record, anythinq they would do would be acceptable.
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Mrs. Marsh pointed out that their plans would have to be
approved by the City at any rate.
Mr. George Barnard, representing Guadalupe Valley Electric
Cooperative, advised that they saw no detriment to GVEC or
the community. He added that they like to see thinqs happen
and would support the school district.
Mr. Shriver then asked if any citizen would like to comment
on this request - there were none.
Mayor Sawyer advised that forty-five letters were mailed to
property owners within the three-hundred foot area. One was
returned by the Post Office, six were returned in favor of
the request and three were against it.
Mr. Shriver said the P&Z would move to the Conference Room
immediately after adjourning the public hearing; and
although they have ten days to make their recommendation to
the Council, he felt they would be able to make their
recommendation at this meeting.
Mayor Sawyer declared the public hearing closed at 7: 15 p.m.
and asked for a short recess.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 7:25 p.m.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Regular Meeting of
11-19-91 and B. Regular Meeting of 12-3-91.
Mrs. Marsh moved the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 19, 1991 and the regular meeting of December 3,
1991 be approved. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion.
Mr. Potempa that the eighth paragraph under item #10 of the
minutes of the meeting of November 19th be corrected to show
that the Business Club announced the winners of the "Police
Officer of the Year" rather that the "Police Rookie" as
shown.
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion and
motion carried as follows:
the
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin (meeting
December 2, 1991), Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Baldwin for the minutes of
meeting of November 19, 1991.
of
the
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Lewis Street of
Cedar Lane advised that he is on the Board of their
Owners Association at Woodland Oaks and is a member of
Schertz Police Academy. He expressed his appreciation
allowing the development of the Police Academy, who has
members from this area. He said this academy has done
outstanding job of expanding everyone's knowledge
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developing community relations. This provides a means of
letting everyone know, not only what the police are doing
but also other things through the Hayor, Mr. Sweatt, the
Assistant City Manager and others who have volunteered their
time. He said they have approximatelY 400 home owners in
Woodland Oaks, 1500 or 1600 residents including the
children. They publish a monthly newsletter delivered in
their subdivision and there is an article in this month's
letter letting everyone know what an outstanding job the
police and city leaders are doing to bring the city together
through volunteer services.
Mayor Sawyer thanked Mr. Street, adding that Council feels
they have a very good staff in the city.
#3 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 91-S-18
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ORDINANCE
CREATING THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
NO. 87-S-9, SECTION 5 "DUTIES AND POWERS"
PARAGRAPH 10i AND PROVIDING A REPEALING
CLAUSE.
Mr. Greenwald, moved to approve the ordinance repealing the
requirement for an annual report. Mrs. Marsh seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa,
Marsh and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Baldwin, Stanhope,
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 91-D-19
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE
AMENDED BY REVISING CHAPTER 10, ARTICLE III,
"ABANDONED, JUNKED PROPERTY AND PROPERTY
FOUND IN VIOLATION OF ORDINANCE"; DIVISION
1 "GENERALLY" AND DIVISION 2 "MOTOR
VEHICLES" OF SAID CODE AND REPEALING
DIVISION 1, SECTIONS 10-51 THROUGH 10-50 AND
ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Mr. Baldwin moved to adopt the ordinance amending the Code
on Abandoned and Junked vehicles. Mrs. Stanhope seconded
the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh
and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#5 REZONING REQUEST: Consider and take action on the
P&Z recommendation on the request by the SCUC ISD Board to
rezone property on Elbel Road.
Mr. Sweatt read the recommendation from the
Zoning Commission approving the request by
District to rezone the property on Elbel Road.
Planning &
the School
Mrs. Marsh moved to approve the
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent
rezone the property on Elbel Road. Mr.
the motion, which carried as follows:
request by the
School District to
Greenwald seconded
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Baldwin
#6 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Sawyer called at
Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. under Article 6252-17,
Section 2 (0) Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes to discuss
personnel matters.
The regular meeting was reconvened at 9:10 p.m.
#7 Consider and take action, if any, on the above
Executive Session.
Mayor Sawyer advised that Council did discuss personnel
matters but there was no further action to be taken.
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Reminded Council that
the Fire Department had extended them an invitation to visit
the Fire Station after this meetino for hot tamales.
B. The library hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's eve
will be changed to 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m instead of the noon
to 9:00 pm.
C. On Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve, assuming the volume
of business will allow, one-half of the employees (excluding
emergency services) will take half days off on alternate
days.
D. Announced that the next day at 10:45 a.m., the Corbett
band would perform Christmas carols in the lobby.
#9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Baldwin wished everyone a
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Mrs. Stanhope advised Mr. Sweatt she had talked
Scout Master, who had two young men interested in
badges by volunteering their services to the city.
with a
earning
She then wished everyone a safe and happy New Year, with
Mrs. Marsh joining her in the good wishes.
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Mr. Greenwald
suggested some
workshop.
referred to the TML Legislative Report
of the items be discussed at the
and
next
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: He suggested we reprint the nice
article in the Woodland Oak newsletter in our newsletter
with minor changes.
#11 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Marsh moved the meeting be
adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Said motion was seconded by Mr.
Potempa and unanimously carried.
ATTEST:
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