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SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 13. 1992
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop
Session. Wednesday May 13. 1992 at 7:00 p.m. in the
Conference Room of the Municipal Complex. 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The following members were
present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Joe Potempa;
Hal Baldwin; Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken
Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and
City Secretary June Krause.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Bill Neller - A. As of
date he had collected 28 flags for retirement at
ceremonies in June and Sgt. Tuttle at Randolph has
This should be a big ceremony and he requested as much
coverage as possible.
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B. The flags will be flown on Main Street on Armed Forces
day.
#2 SWEARING-IN-CEREMONIES:
A. The City Secretary swore into office Earl W. Sawyer.
Mayor; Joe Potempa, councilmember Place 1 and Hal Baldwin,
Councilmember Place 2.
B. Mrs. Krause then swore Barbara Stanhope in as Mayor
Pro Tem.
#3 Review of Animal Shelter construction plans.
Mr. Sweatt presented the proposed final construction plans.
He advised this plan had been reviewed by staff, it had been
discussed with the Humane Society and believe it embodies
all the proposed changes and improvements that have been
discussed for over one year. He reminded Council that the
City had bought 1.7 acres of land along Borgfeld Road and
adjacent to the drainage detention basin above Dobie School.
He then went over the plans in detail with Council. The
fence. which encloses the property, is a six foot chain link
with three strands of barb wire. This is needed to secure
the property because of the remote location. The facility
will have twenty two runs. including two quarantine runs.
He ended by saying staff believes this was designed for ten
to twenty year before any expansion would be necessary.
Mrs. Marsh asked if we were ready to go out for bids and
was informed that is the purpose of bringing this to Council
at this time.
After discussion of the plans. Mayor Sawyer asked if Council
was ready for the City Manager to go out for bids. Council
consensus was to press forward.
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Mr. Ed Ford. Enaineer. advised that it would take about
fifteen days for advertisina. then the review of bids ana
gettina back to Council would take another ten days so it
would be about thirty days before construction could beain.
Then it would take about sixty days for construction.
Mr. Sweatt added that the Humane Society has volunteered
and offered to assist in furnishing this facility and
helping with landscaping.
#4 Presentation of request by the. Civilian Police
Academy Alumnus Association.
Ms. Pam Harris, representing the Civilian Police Academy
Alumni Association. informed Council they would like to have
a bar-b-que type function at the large pavilion in the City
park. It would be along the lines of the Fire Department
Annual Supper. They would solicit donations for the food
and funs events to try to raise some money for the Academy.
This would be open to the public.
Mayor Sawyer asked if they were asking for the Council tc
donate the use of the oavilion for this event and they said
yes they were. Mayor Sawyer then advised that they would
have to make arrangements for use of the kitchen. tables and
chairs with the Fire Department Volunteers.
Council
pavilion
efforts.
consensus was to not charge for the use of the
and that they would support the Academy in their
Mr. Sweatt advised they had talked with him about having
this on either the 2nd or 16th of August.
#5 Discussion of final reading of an ordinance
amending the Code. Chapter 10. Article VI Garage Sales.
Mrs. Marsh had received a call saying this was really
needed and that the lady had one suagestion before
finalization. There are folks who only have one garage sale
a year and it makes it difficult for them to have it on only
two days. The lady suggested letting them have it for three
davs.
ML. Greenwald sugcested leavina the ordinance as is and try
it for six months to see how workable it is. Mavor ana
COlIne 11 ac::reed.
#6 Discussion of release of Waste Discharge Permit on
Dry Coma I .
Mayor Sawyer advised that we would like to release this
permit as we already have an agreement with New Braunfels.
Mr. Baldwin asked if our New Braunfels agreement was solid
so that they can not cut us off.
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Mr. Sweatt said when we pay, we will be buying capacity so
we will have twenty-five percent ownership in the plant.
Mayor Sawyer said he felt the City could do away with the
extra staff work involved in this renewal of permit. since
he could not see any way that we would be using it.
Consensus of Council was to not renew the permit as it would
not be necessary for the City in the future.
#7 Discussion of resolution pertaining to Lookout Road
improvements.
Mr. Sweatt said that several items have continued to occur
as we have discussed a requested resolution regarding
Lookout Road improvements. The big issues have been that
there have been a change in some Federal guidelines, in
which the Metropolitan Planning Organization, created by
Federal statute requires planning for federal and state
roadway improvement funds. has been given the authority to
prioritize and designate certain projects as eligibility for
federal and state highway improvement funds. The
Metropolitan Planning organization has set May 15th as the
deadline for 1992-95 highway construction program. So there
is a big rush to get projects into them for prioritizing and
funding through 1995. Bexar County in conjunction with
others have proposed improvements to Lookout Road in the
Retama Park area. We have discussed this requested
resolution on several occasions. One of the proposals
recommended was to widen and extend Lookout Road across
Schertz to connect with FM 3009. We have voiced some
concerns on several occasions to that; but there continues
to be requests from other entities for Schertz to support
that project. They have asked that we bring this issue back
to you before the May 15th deadline. Staff has drafted a
resolution that we believe represents the general consensus
of Council's concern in the past. The resolution basically
says we understand Bexar County has submitted an improvement
project and we agreed that Lookout Road needs some
improvements and we would like to see the Texas Department
of Transportation do that. Because of a lack of funds, we
expect the right of way, utility adjustments and drainage
costs would be borne by others and that prior to final
design the oroject would be subject to City of Schertz
routing approval.
Mayor Sawyer said that is what Council wanted to say - that
we will support it but we will not expend tax payer monies
for this project.
#8 Discussion of
relating to cameras.
in-store security requirements
Mr. Sweatt
great deal
ground. He
said that interestingly enough there is not a
of legislation on this, we will be plowing new
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Questions reaarding the constitutionality and oDinions or
this issue. We have secured some information from the State
of Florida, who recently enacted a statute dealing with this
issue. Mr. Spain's letter says that Florida's act requires
that stores must place the devise if there have been certain
occurrences in that iurisdiction. Once there have been
robberies in that jurisdiction. it requires all stores to
take these security precautions. Camera was only one part
of the regulation. The constitutional issue has not been
tried in court. Florida requires cameras in any store that
is open between the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am - which is
pretty reasonable time frames. We have about four that are
twenty-four hour operations. Of the four. at least one is
currently making provisions for cameras already.
After Council discussion. Mayor Sawyer reminded them that if
this ordinance was challenged in court, there would be some
expense.
Council aareed the existing businesses should be incluced in
this ordinance giving them 180 days to comply.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Mark your calendar and
plan to attend the brief Police Memorial Ceremonies on
Friday at 11:30 am. It is really going to be an impressive
ceremony.
B. Briefly went over our proposals to the new MPO. sayina
this is tne new buzz word in highway planning and funds. We
have divided our needs and wants into two different
elements. For the 1992-1995 transportation improvements
program. we have prioritized our projects and have furnished
to them our estimated costs. As a separate element, we have
prepared a long range plan for additional projects to be
picked up in the end of the 1995 oeriod and extend into the
year 2002.
The list of proiects are: 1. FM 3009 from FM 78 to 1-35
widening and improvement - $3.987,000, the engineering and
survey has already been accomplished.
2. Doerr Lane from Associate Drive to the MK&T Railroad.
widen and improve - $113. 500 and the enaineering work has
already been accomplished.
3. FM 78 widen and improve. including the bridge at Cibolo
Creek to FM 3009 - $4.753.750. with a portion of the
engineering and surveying working having already been
accomplished.
4. Alternate bridge for the low water crossing at Aviation
and FM 78 - $1.300.000, including engineering costs.
5. Lower Seauin Road.
widening $860.000,
Segment 1 from FM 1518 to Loop 1604
includes engineering and surveying
costs.
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Beginning in 1995-96 we submitted the following projects:
1. Second phase of Doerr Lane from the Railroad to FM 2252
- $193,000.
2. Segment 1 of Schertz Parkway Improvement from 1-35 to
Lookout Road - $219,700.
3. '96-97 Segment 2 of Schertz Parkway improvements from FM
78 to FM 1518 - $2,463,000.
4. '97-98 - extension of Green Valley Road and Woodland
Oaks Drive from the current city limits to FM 1103
1.300,000.
5. '97-98 - Lower Seguin Road. Segment 2 from FM 1518 to
cibolo Creek, including a bridge - $1.293.000.
6. '98-99 - Segment 3 of Schertz Parkway from 1-35 to Live
Oak Road, widening and improving - $921,000.
7. '99-2000. Segment 3 of Lower Seguin Road. from cibolo
Creek to FM 78 - $477,000.
8. '99-2000 FM 3009 from FM 78 to Lower Seguin Road.
$3,500.000.
9. '99-2000 - Woodland Oaks Drive from Cotton King to FM
1518 - $1.114,000.
10. 2000 - 2001 - Ware Seguin Road from Loop 1604 to FM
1518, $952.000.
11. three projects for year 2001-2002. Segment 4 of
Parkway from Lookout Road to FM 2252 - $1,353,000;
FM 1518 from 1-35 to FM 78, widening and improving
finishing up our estimates today on this.
Schertz
improve
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Mr. Sweatt ended by saying staff believes these are our
most current master street plan needs as we see the growth
of the community. It is by no means all the streets that
have been recommended by P&Z and Council but the highest
priority.
C. The new Lion's Club has proposed a unique fund raiser -
they have reserved the large pavilion from 7 am to 6 pm May
30th to hold a city-wide garage sale.
D. Reminder to mark your calendar to
presentation of the CDBG grants tomorrow
Converse City Hall.
attend
night at
the
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E. After the closing hours on Friday. you might want to
call the city hall phone number to tryout the voice
mailbox. This is a worthwhile addition in that it not only
allows citizens to find out about city Government but also
to find out about community affairs but most important is
that citizens can call and leave a message for Council and
staff.
F. CPS is hosting a June 3rd Economic Development seminar
at the San Antonio Airport Hilton from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm.
Staff plans to attend and if any of the Council would like
to attend just let us know.
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G. Announcement of the Adult Education Graduation proaram
for Comal. Guadaluoe and Kendall County cooperative to be
held at 8:00 Dm on May 28th at Dobie School on Borgfeld Road
in Scnertz.
#10 ITEMS
Tuesday of the
progressing very
better than ever.
BY COUNCIL: MI:'u?'u Mar_sll: A.
4th of July Committee and
well. This year's will
Had a meetina
everything is
be bigger and
B. The Schertz Business Association they are now
incorporated. They are sponsoring the Jamboree on the 24th
of May at the VFW from 3:00 to 7:00 pm. There will be lots
of bands. lots of music and a silent auction.
Mx:-,_ _P91:eJl1pa: A. He asked what is being constructed on FM
1518 next to the Baptist Church.
Mr. Sweatt said an exoansion of the Mini Storage facility.
B. Can the City look into additional
Cabana. lrola, Well and Plaza Drives to
security. It is very dark up in there.
would check that out.
SLreet lighting for
help with safety and
Mr. Sweatt said he
C. The recent letter the city sent to residenLs of Mobile
Villa mentioned something about seotic tanks. He said there
are still some undeveloped lots up there and it said
something about you can not put in a septic tank unless YOU
have at least an acre or more land. Mr. Sweatt said the
State Health Department has regulations about size of lots.
If they want to get a permit, they can contact our
Inspection Department who will help them with their contact
with the County for the permit.
Mrs. _Sti3.Dh9P~: A. Thanked the City Manager
all the work they have done on the animal
acquisition and plans.
and staff for
shel ter land
B. The woman from the Lion's Club who is in charge of
garage sale was so impressed with our staff and the
Manager who worked with her on this project.
the
City
Mr. ..6alclw.inL A. Senior Citizen Appreciation Day is
20th so would like to encourage everyone to round up
contributions and gifts for this.
June
some
B. Are there still Park and Wildlife grants available like
the one where we got the swimming pool. Mr. Sweatt said
there are some funds but they have decided to take more of
those funds for their own operation.
C. He received a telephone call from a gentleman who said
there is a young man across the street from him has a car
with these huge speakers. He turns the music on when he
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gets home at 3 pm until they go to bed. He said it is too
loud the man can not hear his TV. Mr. Sweatt said he would
check into this.
Mr. Greenw~~~ asked if there had been any feedback from the
Regional Solid Waste meeting held the previous night. Mr.
Sweatt said Mark Marquez went to the meeting but has not
reported on it yet.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. On Pfeil Road there
bridge with about an eight foot drop. This is on an
Central School Bus route.
is a
East
Mr. Baldwin said this is a real dangerous situation. The
East Central School bus goes there and if they had a
substitute driver, who did not know the route. it could
cause a very bad accident. There is no shoulder at all and
a bus would rollover if it hit the drop.
Mayor Sawyer said we need to take a strong look at this
because it is extremely dangerous situation.
Mayor Sawyer continued to report on questions raised at a
meeting in the Schirmerville area he and Mr. Baldwin
attended. They were concerned about drainage on Lower
Seguin Road at FM 1518; they feel our crews are putting
more work on water tower Road than the other roads in the
area. They said there is a man in the area who is a
qualified heavy equipment operator and they wonder if there
was some way we could hire this guy to do some work down
there; they asked if the city is still trying to catch the
people who tear up the roads; they said the Fire Department
personnel should know where the fire hydrants are and where
the people live in the area; they wonder why we cannot do
both sides of the bar ditches. These are some of the things
they brought up at the meeting.
Mr. Baldwin said one man said the construction of the bar
ditch caused his property to flood and make a lake on his
land. Mr. Sweatt said we have talked with the man and the
problem is that the land is just too flat.
Mayor Sawyer said that when we brought them into the City we
really did not promise them anything and we have done a lot
more than San Antonio ever did. However, the safety of
school children is very important and we should try to do
something about this.
B. The Herald has given us good publicity in this
concerning our telephone message box which starts
Friday. This is a real nice story.
issue
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C. Received a call from a man from the area behind Wuest
that someone is harboring more dogs than they should have.
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reaardina their June
close the swimming
alleviate the traffic
the Fire DeDartment apDroached
6th Suoper. They asked that t~e
pool from 4:30 to 7:30 pm to
problems.
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Mr. Sweatt said he had talked with them and would work with
them if they had a plan as to just what they wanted. He did
say he would close it at 6:00 p.m but did not see how we
could close it the full time.
Mrs. Stanhope said she felt closing the 0001 was not the
answer. What they want is to box up dinners and have people
drive by and pick them up and go so they want the traffic to
flow. But if we closed off the 0001. what are our kids
going to do.
Mr. Baldwin said that a lot of their kids come down and
use the pool while they are working at the supper.
E. Mr. Street has indicated that he wants to volunteer for
one of our organizations. We will get him a volunteer
application.
#12 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business. the
meeting was declared adjourned at 8:54 by Mayor Sawyer.
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