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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
APRIL 1, 1991
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop
Session Wednesday, April 1, 1992, at 7:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were
present: Councilman Ken Greenwald, presiding;
Councilmembers Joe Potempa, Barbara Stanhope and Mary Marsh.
Absent: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer and Mayor Pro Tem Hal
Baldwin. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and
City Secretary June Krause.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#2 Discussion of the final reading of an ordinance
setting rates and policies for the Community Center rental.
As there was no discussion needed on this item, Mr.
Greenwald asked that it be put on the next action agenda.
#3 Discussion of joint bridge construction at Cibolo
Creek.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the general information obtained
from our engineers is that a twenty-five year structure with
two lanes and a five-foot sidewalk would cost approximately
$1,100,000. A ten-year structure with two lanes and the
five-foot sidewalk would cost about $739,000. These are not
detailed figures, just approximations. He said that in
talking with the City Manager in Universal City, Mr.
Thorpe's opinion is that their City Council would not be
interested in this joint project. However, the State might
be interested in a bridge tying Kitty Hawk into Maske Road.
Dale Stein believes this has some possibility of future
fundingi and does not believe a low-water structure would
be eligible because of the FM 78 plan. Mr. Sweatt pointed
out that, depending on which structure was chosen, it could
end up blocking the underpass roadway - even though it is
not really a road. Universal City feels extremely strong
about keeping that roadway open because that is the only way
they have of getting across the railroad tracks. Bexar
County has indicated that they are willing to redo that
roadway through Rittimann and tie into Trainer Hale Road
back around to FM 1518 so that the underpass roadway can be
retained when FM 78 is widened. Universal City has not said
no; but they are not too willing to enter into a joint
venture.
Mr. Greenwald said that we are in about a ten-year plan for
FM 78 and we don't know how they are going to construct it.
There is not that much right of way. If that was closed off
during construction, our citizens would not have any way to
go to Universal City to spend any money or the school
children getting home other than going the thirteen mile
trip around. Mr. Greenwald said he felt the Department of
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Transportation plans to divert all traffic to East Aviation
during construction and the low-water crossing at East
Aviation has now been closed for months.
Mr. Sweatt said the Department of Transportation is really
getting started and hope to get this FM 78 widening in their
five-year plan.
After much discussion, Mr. Greenwald said that if Universal
City, Schertz, Bexar and Guadalupe Counties could get
together, they could afford to put in something like the
current FM 78 bridge. This would help Universal City,
Schertz and all emergency services.
Mr. Potempa asked if anyone had every given any thought to
dredging. Mr. Sweatt said it was not blockage causing the
problem but the ground is saturated and the water table is
full.
Mr. Greenwald suggested getting a traffic check on FM 78 so
we can have the difference in now and when the low-water
crossing is opened. He suggested getting whatever
information possible on fire, police, EMS and shoppers.
Mr. Sweatt said he would gather all the information
possible and get back with Council.
#4 Discussion of External Audit and Audit Committee
report.
Mr. Greenwald asked to table this item as the members of
the Audit Committee were unable to be at this meeting.
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serve on
Authority.
Discussion
the Board
of appointment of representative to
of Managers, Canyon Regional Water
Mr. Sweatt reminded Council that we had joined the Canyon
Regional Water Authority as an associate member. Under
their By-laws, this allows us to appoint a representative to
the Board of Managers. This should be someone who has
knowledge of our current system and is involved in the
planning. They would like a resolution to that effect. Mr.
Sweatt recommended our Utility Superintendent John
Bierschwale for this appointment.
Council agreed with this and would be ready to vote at the
next action agenda.
#6 Discussion of P&Z recommendation regarding proposed
amendment to the Home Occupations Section of the Zoning
Ordinance.
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Mr. Greenwald advised that the Planning & Zoning Commission
had done a lot of work on these recommended changes to the
Zoning Ordinance. The intent of the changes is to clarify
and simplify the enforcement of the requirements for a home
occupation. At the present, we have a large number of
permits but do not know how many are still operating. This
is being pursued at the present time.
After discussion of the proposed changes, Mrs. Stanhope and
Mrs. Marsh suggested not making amendments twice but to
wait until staff has completed their study and then do the
changes all at once.
Mr. Sweatt said this could be tabled and he would send it
back to P&Z until we get further information from the staff
study.
#7 Discussion of P&Z recommendation on the appointment
of Leonard Zych to fill vacancy on the Commission.
Mr. Greenwald said this man was interviewed by Planning &
Zoning. He lives in Savannah Square and his wife is a
member of their Home Owners Association.
Mr. Willman added that Mr. Zych has already come to the
office and made a tour of the city with Mr. Simonson.
After reviewing his application, Council decision was to put
this item on the next action agenda.
#8 Discussion of awarding bid on FM 1518 Water Line.
Mr. Sweatt advised that bids were advertised and opened on
March 26, 1992 for the proposed water line extension project
on FM 1518. Seven bids were received and the low bidder was
Bluestone Excavating, in the amount of $111,859.83.
Bluestone Excavating has done work for the City in the past
and has always done a good job. They were the contractor on
the Randolph water lines so are familiar with the area.
This will bring the total job. including engineering and
miscellaneous, in at an estimated cost of $127,000, which is
roughly $7,000 above budget. Mr. Sweatt said staff does
recommend Council make this award as there is money in the
Capital Recovery funds for the difference. He added that we
plan to extend this line under Lower Seguin Road.
As no one had any objection, Mr. Greenwald asked that this
be placed on the next action agenda.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. This year on our
agreement to participate with Bexar County on Community
Development Block Grant program, they said they would
consider applications outside Bexar County. We are working
on applications. At this time, we have one project we
really feel strongly about and would like to do a survey in
Mobile Villa. He added that we believe that area can be
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made to comply.
projects there
more expensive
qualified, his
larger project
concurrence to
send a letter
trying to do.
commitment to us.
If we can make the area comply, we have two
- water and sewer. Since the sewer will be
at $300,000 and if we can get that area
thinking is to make application for the
this year. He then asked for Council
do a door to door survey. First we would
to each resident stating just what we are
This will be a test of Bexar County's
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B. Received a letter from SAFE organization in New
Braunfels thanking the Council for their opposition to the
LaFarge application. They invited Council to another
meeting but the letter was received too late to attend.
#10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Potempa - A. Advised he
had received the Texas Municipal Industrial for 1992
Directory from Governor Richards which contained a listing
of the July 4th Jubilee.
Mr. Sweatt said this is the second state publication in
which we have the Jubilee listed.
B. He had been contacted about renaming Schertz Parkway to
Roy Richard Drive. He then listed some of Dr. Richard's
accomplishments over the years, which included being Mayor
of Schertz. There is a petition with about 1100 signatures.
Council had no
citizens want.
the petition.
objection to this, if that is what the
Just let the normal process take place with
When asked what the policy involves in renaming a street,
Mr. Sweatt advised that in 1989 the Council approved a
policy for this purpose. He will furnish copies to Council.
This includes holding a couple of public hearings.
Mrs. Stanhope: A. Regarding the Eagle Scout project, we
need to recognize these kids when the project is completed.
B. She asked the status of the animal shelter.
Mr. Sweatt said we have made an offer, which has been
accepted, and the papers are at the title company. We ran
into a snag but now have that resolved. We should be taking
title within the next few days. The engineers are finishing
up the final plans now.
C. She talked with Chris Caban sky of Savannah Square at the
G.V.E.C. meeting, and they are pleased with the City's
response to their problem.
She said the only thing to come out of the G.V.E.C. meeting
is a new environmental problem - electric magnetic field.
The worse offender is an electric blanket.
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D. Furnished copies of the Message Box scripts to Council,
asking if there are any suggestions for change to make them
known at the next meeting.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Greenwald-
that the Council and Mayors meeting in June
taking place at the same time as the Tex
Tournament, where the winner goes to the 9/10
series.
A. Mentioned
at El Paso is
Mex Baseball
year old world
B. Opening BVYA Ceremonies will be Saturday morning at 9:00
a.m. at the Lions Field.
#12 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business. the
meeting was declared adjourned at 8:34 p.m. by Acting Mayor
Ken Greenwald.
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