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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 30. 1990
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session. Wednesday,
April 25, 1990, 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
Deputy City Secretary Alice Austin.
#1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: (li Mrs. Purcell advised
that she was there to address the problem of speeders on Senior
Circle Drive. She advised that although the posted speed limit
was 5 MPH they were still having a problem with vehicles going 30
to 50 MPH. She advised that if they could not have speed bumps
installed she would like to request a very heavy patrol in the
area. Mr. Sweatt advised that patrol had been stepped up in the
area but this was a temporary sol ution. He asked if they had
considered making this a private street.
Mrs. Purcell advised that the Housing Authoyity Board would be
willing to take that into consideration.
Mrs. Purcell asked if it would be possible to have a sign placed
in the middle of the street to warn drivers to slow down.
Mrs. Marsh asked that since we were dealing with something that
is different wasn t t there something that could be done for c.
senior citizen complex that could not be done otherwise.
Mr. Sweatt advised that he did not think they could place a sign
in the middle of the road and that he knew of no special laws
concerning senior citizens. He advised that we could look into
resigning this street.
Mr. Baldwin asked if they should look at abandoning it to the
Housing Authority. Mr. Sweatt advised that if the city abandons
the street then we would no longer maintain it.
Mayor Sawyer requested that the Chief of Police L)ok into lavlS
governing this type of roadway.
(2) Mrs. Drake advised that
reference to garbage pickup on
understood that they had to have
not pick up the fOllowing day.
she had called Mr~ S~~ea~t in
hc,lidays. She ad'Jis<'",..J. that she
holida~s too, but why could they
Hr. Sweatt advised that :Ie had discussed this with Moore as well
as the previous ca:rier and was advised tnat doubling up the next
day pu~ them into overtime.
Mrs
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Drake advised that since they were ~ot gettlnc
they should get a discount for the holiday.
the ser.vice
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Mr. Sweatt advised that the company felt they were picking up the
same amount of trash whether they serviced people once or twice a
week.
Mayor Sawyer advised that the Council needed to remember this
problem in October when the contract comes up for renewal.
#2 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
and read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 90-G-16
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ESTABLISHING A RECORDS
MANAGEMENT PLAN; DESIGNATING A RECORDS
MANAGEMENT OFFICER; ESTABLISHING A RECORDS
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE AND PROVIDING FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A RECORDS MANAGEMENT PLAN AS
REQUIRED UNDER THE TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT
RECORDS ACT.
Mrs. Stanhope made the motion to approve on final reading of the
ordinance. Mrs. Marsh seconded the motion which passed with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Potempa, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#3 Discussion of the final reading of an ordinance
amending the Code by revising Chapter 10, Article III, Section
10-60 Exceptions.
Mr. Sweatt explained that this ordinance was recommended for
adoption on final reading. He advised that this amends the
section dealing with the junk car ordinance and proposes a fitted
car cover. If the exception is approved by Planning and Zoning,
an antique vehicle could remain as long as it was covered with an
approved car cover. He advised the definition was pretty
explicit and that it was not likely a person would go to the
expense of buying a car cover to cover a junk vehicle.
Mrs. Marsh advised that the amendment did not say he would have
to have a fitted car cover. She requested that sentence 3 be
changed to read: The cover shall be a fitted car cover and
constructed of durable opaque material.
Mayor Sawyer requested this item be placed on the June 5 agenda
with the revision to sentence 3.
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#4 Introduction of Chief Appralser. Guadalupe County
Appraisal District.
Mayor Sawyer
Appraiser for
introduced Ms.
aSKed Mr. Sharpe to introuuce the
Guadal upe County Appraisal District.
Pat Fox. Chief Appraiser.
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Mr.
Chief
Sharpe
Ms. Fox advised that she was happy to be with the appralsa:
district. She advised that her personal philosophy was that an
appraisa 1 di s tr ict shou ld be an l ntegra l part of the community
and sne would work toward this goal. She advised that she had an
open door po 1 icy and woul d we 1 come vis i tor s . S!1e advised tha t
they were having problems with valuations in some areas.
Mrs. Marsh advised that they had a serious Dr.)hlem in the area
where she lived.
Ms. Fox advised t~at notices were sent out
time tr) review. She advised that Mrs.
appointment for review.
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Marsh
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II 5 Discussion of CDBG Grant for Schirmerv ill e area
Water Improvement Program.
Mr. Sweatt advised that Schertz had made an application last year
~or a grant to extend water lines in the Schirmerville area. He
advised that in both instances we were rebuffed. He advised that
the Commissioners had approved projects with better voter appeal.
He advised that we \.Jould liKe to apply agair' for a gra::t with
revisions in project and scope. He advised that the proposal
\.Jould be for material only to install a line from the \.Jater
storage tank to near IH-IO and extend down Grey town Road. This
would be a cost of $131.000 from CDBG and $100,000 from city.
Mr Baldwin asked if there are other areas which are not being
served.
Mr. S\.Jeatt ad"ised that
underserved.
there are areas
that:
ar;o. beinq
Mrs. Marsh
avail.ability
asked if there would
of funds on our side.
be
any
prc1til.emS
loJ i t h
the
Mr. S\.Jeatt advised that funds \.Jere in Capital Rec:lvery and the
labor was available.
Coralee Fenner advised that there are approximately l4 families
in these areas. She advised that CDBG would be having a publi~
hear i ng on June 11 and it appears that they are look i ng at
funding projecLs that range from 50 to 100 thousand dollars.
Consensus of Council was to go for grant.
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#6 Discussion of Group Hospitalization Insurance
renewal.
Mr. Sweatt advised that our current policy with Blue Cross/Blue
Shield would expire at the end of June. He advised that we are
currently paying $89.78 for the employee and dependent rate is
$163.81. He advised that we had been notified of an increase of
11.09%. This increase is substantially under the increase of the
other companies in the area. The national average for increase
this year is 24%. He advised that the lower increase indicated
that we need to stay with the present carrier for at least one
more year. Mr. Sweatt advised that the package contained three
different options with some difference in coverage. Plan I would
increase employee rate to $97.65 with dependent coverage at
$177.85, Plan II would increase employee rate to $96.32 with
dependeYlt rate at $175.40, and Plan III would increase employee
rate to $95.36 with dependent rate at $173.24.
The difference from our current plan would be a deductible per
admiss ion, a change in the deductible per cal endar year per
participant, an increase in the non-generic prescription drug co-
pay and the Accidental Injury Benefit.
A consensus of council was to go with Plan II.
Mayor Sawyer called a break at 8:05 p.m.
Meeting resumed at 8:08 p.m.
#7 Discussion of P&Z recommendation on setting a
public hearing for June 19th to receive comments on proposed name
change of Benz-Engleman Road to Boenig Drive.
Mr. Sweatt explained that this was proposed by the family who had
been residing in the area since 1919.
Consensus of council was to have the public hearing on June 19th.
#8 Discussion of P&Z recommendation on setting a
public hearing for June 19th to receive comments on proposed
amendment to the Jack Hays Blvd. OVerlay District.
Mr. Sweatt advised that P&Z had discussed issue and reviewed
current over lay ordinance. They had sent a memo which 1 isted
several changes, the most significant prOVides for the deletion
of sidewalk requirements along Jack Hays.
Mrs. Marsh advised that she fel t
She fel t the height and area of
sufficient size.
25 I was too high for a sign.
the sign at the Conoco was
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Mayor Sawyer
Conoco sign
Consensus of
requested c:hat Mr. Sweatt review the size of the
and make the necessary change to the oralna~ce.
Council was to set the publlC hearing on June 19.
#9 Discussion of P&Z recommended change to the sub-
division ordinance concerning definition of term "non-access".
Mr. Sweatt advised that the current ordinance provided for a non-
access easement to a street. Since 1987 one new plat has beer.
submitted that the Commission suggested a one-foot nC)D-acce:'3S
easement be ShCI\.JG alonl~ a major street to re.juce traffic for
safety purposes. This suggestion brougnt up the question of the
exast definition nf a non-access easement and partial access
easeme~ts. He advised that P&Z were recommending the change to
the Sub d i '/ i .3 i ,~) nOr din a nee No. 8 7 - S - lIt 0 de tin e a nor. - a c c e s s
easement.
Mr. Greenwald advised that this
problems in a couple of cases. He
done a good job of research.
section had alleviated some
also said the Mr. Willman had
Mayor Sawyer requested this item be placed on the June 5 agenaa.
#10 Discussion of application before the Railroad
Commission regarding transportation matters.
Mr. Sweatt ad'lised that the Texas Eailroad Commissi<)n would be
holdin9' a Public HeariwJ' on June 7 to expand the existing S3n
A:1tonio Commercial Zone by adding certain cities. He advised
that the net effect of this would be to remove Railroad
Commission requirements for certification or Railroaa Commission
1 i,:::ense. Posi. t 1 ve effect \.Jouloj be to P'_It rat (:? in:he market
place. The down side would be that those carriers now operating
would not be required to have cargo i~surance.
#11 Discussion of speed limit changes on Schertz
Parkway.
Mr Sweatt advised that he had looked at the area and a traffic
count hac; been Der formed. The tra f f ic count shcJ\ved that an
average :,f 12 8 vehlc 1 es a da y t rave 1 a 1 cng Maske Road bet\..Jee n
Schertz Parkway and FM 1518. He advised that this is Clearly a
minor street intersecting a major thorcughtare. He advised tnat
5 m_i.les per hour additional is n('t C}cinq to D:ake a sl.(;:mificant
difference.
Mayor Sawyer requested thls item be placed on the June 5 aaenda.
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'12 Discussion of recommendation of Vice-Chairman for
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission are
recommending Mr. Bob Andrews for the position of Vice-Chairman of
the Commission. He advised that Mr. Andrews had been on the
Commission for several years.
Mayor Sawyer requested this item be placed on the June 5 agenda
for consideration.
113 Discussion of Planning & Zoning recommendation
regarding request by Edgar Von Scheele for change of zoning Case
#98.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the Public Hearing on this matter is set
for the June 5 meeting.
Mr. Greenwald advised that Planning & Zoning had sent out 61
letters with onl y one negative response which was from a bank.
He advised that they are planning 11 or 12 units in this area.
114 Discussion of the Mayor Pro Tem selection process.
Mrs. Stanhope advised that there are several different ways in
which a selection could be made, among them: rotation by place,
mayor appoint, discussion at 1st meeting with appoint at the
second meeting.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the charter provided that the Mayor Pro
Tern be appointed at the next regular meeting after the election.
Mrs. Stanhope advised that she recommended they be rotated on a 6
months basis.
Consensus of Council was that the Mayor Pro Tern be rotated on a 6
months basis to begin after the next election.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the process could be made more formal by
Council action, a resolution, or an ordinance.
Mayor Sawyer requested a resolution be prepared for consideration
on the June 5 agenda.
115 Discussion of the mid-year budget amendment.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the mid-year budget revisions were beinG
presented as balanced budget with bottom line projection to close
year in the black.
He advised that the revisions were extensive and that the
department heads had done a very good job in cutting costs. He
advised that to balance several capital items had been cut, which
incl uded data processing equipment for tax and planning
departments, backstop for ballfield and shelves for the library.
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Joe Potempa asked if street patching was to be cut. Mr. Sv-Jea.tt
advised that it hlould f'ot be ,::ut but v.JOuld be prioritized. He
also advised that we did not have the funds to do major roads.
Mayor Sawyer advised that next year we need to look at rebuilding
the contingency fund.
Mrs. Mar:3h requested that the remaining capital monie:3 not be
spent until the last minute.
Mr. Potempa asked if they were anticipating giving the employees
a raise next year.
Mayor Sawyer advised that this was built into the pay plan.
Mr. Sweatt advised tnat within the City Manager account he :lad
made provisions to add a part time person in the firance
department. He also aaVlsea that he proposed to prepare a
resolution to adopt these revisions.
Mayor Sawyer said that he fel t Mr. Sweatt had done a fantast io
job of getting a handle on the monies the city has. He requested
this item be placed on the June 5 agenda for consideration.
# 16 CITY MANAGER' S REPORT: 1. Presented a proposed
resolution that was developed after the agenda was developed and
advised that he hoped with council's concurrence there would be
no objection to placing this on the June ~ agenda for
cons ide rat ion . He advised that one of our CJ S t saving efforts
was to do a detailed energy management study through the
governors office of energy and that through looking at our
electric bills we have developed a cost savings of over $1700 by
cutting off bulDs and changiWJ bulbs. We find there is a cost
saving of over $7.000 over the life of a new type of fixture that
is avai 1 ab 1 e . We can buy them at a substant ia 11 y reduced cost
through the State Purchasing General Services Program. The State
has negot ia t ed prices on certai n items i nc 1 uding these bu 1 bs .
The requ lar pr ice is $1.40 but we can purchase them under th~s
particular program far $0.75 each. He advised that we are
proposing that Council adopt a resolution which will simply give
the Ci ty Manager the author i ty to purchase items that are bid
under the State PurchaSing and and General Services Committee.
He adv is ed that this wi 11 not commi t us t,) buy i::g anythi ng; it:
will merely permit us to participate.
Mayor Sawyer requested this item be placed on the June 5 agenda.
2. The Chamber of Commerce announced a cooperative venture wit~
UTSA Economic Development Center in which the UTSA provides
satellite office service through the Chamber of Commerce to
business persons who are interested in technical services through
the Economic Development Center of the University.
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3. There will be a surprise retirement party for Don Brodeur on
May 31 at 5 p.m. Council is invited to stop by.
4. The Council of Government semi-annual membership meeting at
2:30 p.m. on June 20 at the St. Anthony Hotel. Anyone who wishes
to attend needs to RSVP by June 15.
#5. 1-35
Friday.
Corridor
area.
Corridor Council has a meeting with Mexico Thursday and
This is primarily travel agents from Mexico but the 1-35
Council is promoting the area as a two- country vacation
# 17 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: MARY MARSH: 1. San Antonio
Corridor Council will have a meeting on June 8 that will be held
at the Westlake Country Club. She advised that she would be
setting up a special table with brochures, newsletters and
marketing items. She said this is a good way for each city to
advertise. She advised that the members instruction map would
route them up FM 78.
2. She advised that there were two new businesses open in the
city: Fitzgeralds and Wholesale Landscaping.
3. The Business Club would be giving $100 to Project Graduation.
She advised that a young lady from Universal City would receive
the scholarship. Mrs. Marsh advised that we needed to encourage
students to go out for scholarships.
4. Mrs. Marsh advised that 4th of Jul y plans were coming along
well. She advised that Anita Clark was in charge and doing a
terrific job.
JOE POTEMPA: 1. Advised there was another new business in the
city the San Antonio Trader located in the Oak View Trailer Park.
2. He advised that he and Mrs. Stanhope had attended the Humane
Society meeting and that is was well organized. He advised that
they are financiall y sound and that they will continue the dog
dip on Saturday.
3. Advised that he had attended the VFW installation ceremony
which was packed. There were a lot of dignitaries there and that
he is the new chaplain for the City of Schertz.
4. He advised that he would like to see more patrol in the
Mobile Villa area.
HAL BALDWIN: 1. Mr. Baldwin advised that he would like to thank
everyone for their support and assistance with Senior Citizen
Day. He advised that he had already sent out thank you letters
to the businesses that had donated.
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He advised that Mr. S\<ieatt had ask him tc tell \.Jhat the
scho,::d di.strict was doing regarding insurance. He advised that
they had two types of insurance: one was called HMO's that had a
27% increase in their rates and they have PP01s which is
sponsored by Humana that had a 60% increase. The employee cost
is $130.00 a month of which the district contributes $60.00. The
family plan is $340.00. For a:1 employee to insure self and
family costs the employee $410.00.
3. Mr. Ba~dwin ad.vised that he would not be at the June ~
meeting.
KEN GREENWALD:
the concession
Advised that he had attended tne BVYA meeting anc
stand was scheduled to be opened on the 3rd.
#18 ITEMS BY MAYOR:
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2 . Reques t recyc 1 i ng group repc'rt
agenda.
be placed on the June
3. Need to get on the ball 0:1 the buildinCj that we sold bonds
for.
#19. ADJOURNMENT:
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