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ccreg 05-07-1991 i -1 ,'r-> ~ ~,j "~ 'U' REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 7, 1991 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, May 7, 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; Hal Baldwin: Barbara Stanhope: Mary Marsh: and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary June Krause. After opening the meeting and welcoming everyone, Mayor Sawyer asked that they join him in the Pledge of Allegiance. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Regular Meeting of 4-2-91 B, Special Meeting of 4-10-91 Mrs. Marsh m~veg that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of 4-2- 91 and the Special Meeting of 4-10-91 be approved. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Chief of Police Agee, following his pol icy of introducing all new officers, introduced the two newest - Officer Kenneth Schmidt and Officer Phillip Nickerson. He added that Mr. Schmidt has finished his Field Training Program and Mr. Nickerson is in his second week. He added that he is very proud of both young men. Chief Agee announced that his department will hold a Memorial Service on May 15th at noon in front of the Municipal Complex. This will be in honor of all the officers slain during the year. He then invited everyone to attend, saying he planned to have representatives from all surrounding police departments. Mayor Sawyer welcomed the two new officers, saying he hoped they enjoy working for the City. #3 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 91-S-7 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE ORDINANCE CREATING CITY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, NO. 87-S-9, SECTION 2, MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT; SECTION 3, TERMS OF OFFICE AND REMOVAL FROM OFFICE: SECTION 4, ORGANIZATION; SECTION 7, COMMISSION ACTIONS; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. 220 Mr. Potempa moved to approve the ordinance amending the ordinance creating the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None Mr. Sweatt explained that this ordinance makes some basic housekeeping changes. It clarifies membership, terms of office, the organization - how Chairman and Vice-Chairman are elected, adds that any action by the Commission shall require four favorable votes and declares the Chairperson as a voting member. #4 PERSONNEL POLICY: Consider and take action on amending the City's Personnel Policy regarding a Drug Abuse Policy. Mr. Sweatt advised that this subject has been discussed on several occasions and although mandated by the new Worker's Compensation Law, it is good practice as well. The difference is between a drug abuse pol icy and a pol icy in which we could mandate drug testing. We opted to recommend a drug abuse program, which describes in several areas the trust that we place in public employees. It describes the requirement that in cases of suspicion, a drug test might be requested. It says that in the event a drug test is requested and then refused, that is considered grounds for termination. The policy further provides for an opportunity for the employee to step forward and request assistance. It provides for a testing program and a clear training program for supervisors and employees. We will contract with outside agencies to train our supervisors. It amends the personnel policy and all new employees are given a copy of the drug abuse program and are asked to acknowledge receipt of same. We bel ieve it is a good program and fits the requirements of the Worker's Compensation Law and staff recommends approval of this policy. Mr. Greenwald moveg to amend the Personnel Policy with regard to a Drug Abuse Pol icy. Mrs. Marsh seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None #5 RESOLUTION: read it as follows: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution and BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: ) /x n?~ ~ ~~1. THAT the Schertz City Council endorses and supports the Team Readiness Program and authorizes the City Manager and employees to cooperate in this program; and FU~TH~~, the citizens of ~chertz are urged to support thi~ joint venture between our community, GVEC and LCRA to ensure our certification as a Team Ready City." Mrs. Stanhope moved to approve the resolution endorsing and supporting the Team Readiness Program. Mrs. Marsh seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None Mr. Sweatt said he believed this to be a large step and an indication of what has gone on before and an indication of what is coming in the future. We have had two days of intensive training with members of the Economic Development Task Force, and others, in certain techniques, procedures and suggested manners of dealing with Economic Development prospects. This opens the door for cooperation between us and LCRA and GVEC. #6 ELECTION CANVASS: Council to canvass and declare the results of the May 4th General election. At this time, Council checked the tallies of the election, Mayor Sawyer then introduced an ordinance and read the caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 91-E-8 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CANVASSING THE RETURNS AND DECLARING THE RESULTS OF THE CITY GENERAL ELECTION HELD IN SAID CITY ON THE 4TH DAY OF MAY 1991, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Potempa moveg to adopt the ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the following to be elected to office: Barbara L. Stanhope, Place 3: Mary Marsh, Place 4 and Ken Greenwald, Place 5. Mr, Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and Greenwald. NAYS: None Mrs. Krause then asked the three newly elected members to make their sworn statement, adding that these statements have to be in the Secretary of State's office prior to the swearing-in ceremonies. 222 #7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Reminder of the ceremonies at noon on May 15th for National Police Day and Police Memorial Day. B. Announced that our float participated in the Helotes parade last weekend and received a third place. C. Randolph Air Force Base will have their Air Show May 18th. D. Mr. Sweatt showed two new items to the EDTS merchandise list, those being greeting cards in the shape of a T-shirt and note pads in the same shape. #8 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Potempa advised that he would be late for the next workshop meeting. Mrs. Stanhope: A. Suggested it was time to set up another tour of the city with P&Z and perhaps the Economic Development Task Force. B. The Council needs to tour the various departments before budget time. C. She asked if and when we would have Senior Citizen Appreciation Day. Mr. Baldwin asked that this item be placed on the next workshop agenda. D. She reminded Council that during budget planning, to keep in mind that the Council sponsors the judging and prizes for the Senior Bazaar. E. She asked if there could be a block set off in the Newsletter stating what projects are in progress. F. The Library Board has asked when they can get a sidewalk to the back door of their building, where they have the book sales. They also asked about some directional signs for the entrance and striping of the parking lot. Mrs. Marsh mentioned the up-coming 4th of July Jubilee, stating that it is really going to be a special show this year. #9 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. Mayor Sawyer congratulated all those that were elected. He said he appreciated that all candidates did a good job of keeping the campaigns clean. B. He said he would like for Council to discuss the junked car ordinance as soon as possible. /X ! n~,r~ ,.::.1..:......: ) C, He would like to see the police officers not park so close to the back gate of Randolph Air Force Base, D. He mentioned the need to discuss pot holes on Aviation and striping of all streets. #10 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Baldwin moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:31 p.m, The motion was seconded by Mrs. Marsh and carried unanimously. ATTEST: ~~n~ cretar~City of Schertz'--