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ccreg 04-01-1992 :.:; ::,~":O _~ O)'t) 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 134 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. #5 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. ~~~ ~U~ 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 136 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 i ( \ 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. ~ -1 ,":-_ 1L/ w 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. -/;~~'ldt 1/ ~~ Acting Mayor, -~ity of Schertz ATTEST: