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SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 1, 1989
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop Session,
Wednesday, February 1, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
of the Municipal Building, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas.
The following members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer,
presidingi Earl P. Hartzogi Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald.
Absent: Hal Baldwin. Staff present were City Manager Kerry R.
Sweatt and City Secretary June G. Krause.
'1 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: A. Mrs Tereletsky asked if
there were plans for the landscaping of the front of the
Municipal Complex because the Humane Society would like to plant
a tree in honor of Mr. Stanhope.
Mr. Sweatt advised that the Landscape Committee was formed for
the purpose of developing plans for this area and those plans are
in the process of being finalized. He also advised that a fund
could be set up if Council so desired. Mayor Sawyer said he
would like to plan on setting up some type of memorial.
B. Mr. Bill Neller said he was confronted by the president of
the American Legion Auxiliary who asked him who gave the post
permission to place flags on Main Street. She said the Kiwanis
Club members had asked her about it. Mr. Neller said there is no
Kiwanis Club in Schertz but there is one in Universal City and
they charge businesses $25.00 to put flags out in front of their
businesses.
Mayor Sawyer advised Mr. Neller that his organization still has
the blessings of Council for their flag project.
MR. BALDWIN ARRIVED AT 7:07 p.m.
C. Mrs. Courtney said there was an editorial on WOAI stating
that the San Antonio Water Board is considering giving the
citizens of San Antonio a break in their sewer rate because of
the draught. Mr. Sweatt explained that San Antonio's rate is
quite a bit different from ours.
Mr. Hartzog said this had come up before, when we had cold
weather here, and the Council at that time said no. He said this
is something that has been brought to his attention by several
people. Mayor Sawyer suggested letting Mr. Sweatt look into
this.
12 Discussion of February 7 agenda items:
A. Setting a public hearing to rezone two tracts of land in
Scenic Hills phase II from General Business to R-SB.
Mr. Hartzog asked the location of this property and was told it
was in Northcliffe off I-35 and Country Club Drive.
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The Public Hearing was set for February 7, 1989.
B. Setting public hearing for Specific Use Permit request by
Mike Besch of Salvaqe Enterprises. This public Hearing is also
set for February 7, 1989.
C. Final reading of an ordinance amending Code, Section 18-32
Stop Intersections (primarily in Schirmerville area). No further
discussion on this item.
'3 Discussion of assignment of refuse collection
contract from Waste Kanaqement of San Antonio to Moore Industrial
Disposal, Inc.
Mayor Sawyer asked that this item be delayed until Mr. Moore and
Mr. Gutierrez arrived.
'4 Discussion of Planning and Zoning recommendations:
A. Amendment to ordinance requlating the enclosure of a junk or
salvage yard.
Mr. Greenwald said this was discussed at the last P&Z meeting and
some of the language is hard to determine. Mr. Brodeur rewrote
this portion to clarify the meaning.
Mr. Aguilar said there was nothing in the change about shrubbery.
There is the possibility of someone having ten foot shrubbery
that would obscure the view. Mr. Sweatt said true but for
someone who is just startinq out, the shrubs would not be large
enouqh to hide the view and you would still need the fencing
requirements.
Mr. Greenwald advised
someone wanted to use
basis.
that this
shrubbery,
was discussed at P&Z and if
it would be on an exception
Mr. Sweatt said this was proposed to speak to the differences of
elevation, etc.
B. Set public hearing date for amendment to zoning ordinance to
preclude construction of two-story accessory bUildings.
Mr. Simonson said what staff is finding is that people are
buildinq storaqe sheds and putting a second story on them. He
advised that all this ordinance is saying is that the interior
walls will not exceed 8 feet. Mr. Greenwald added that this is
to preclude living in the second floor. Mr. Hartzog said maybe
you could put in the ordinance that no windows would be allowed
on the second floor but Mr. Greenwald said a lot of people use
these buildinqs for workshops and use windows for light.
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IS Discussion of names for city Plan Committee.
Mayor Sawyer said the Planning and Zoning Commission has
recommended the first seven names on the list.
Mr. Hartzog recommended Margaret Riley from the Library Board and
Carol Cyr, who served on the Charter Review Board.
Mr. Aguilar suggested including Steve Lamm who also served on the
Charter Review Board.
Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Greenwald had no further recommendations.
Mayor Sawyer said he had asked Mr. Bob Booth but noticed there is
already someone from Oak Forest listed.
Mr. Hartzog said that on the list presented by P&Z there are five
from the Schirmerville area. Mr. Baldwin suggested substituting
one of the first seven for Mr. Todd. Mr. Greenwald then
suggested naming nine people and adding Mr. Jim Shriver to the
list.
Mayor Sawyer listed the names under cons ideration as being Lee
Boswell, Sharon Fruge, Loenard John, Kim Potempa, Billy Cress,
Wayne Hofferichter, Jim Todd, Margaret Riley and Jim Shriver.
'6 Discussion of the Randolph Metrocom Chamber of
Commerce's map funding proposal.
Mr. Sweatt briefly outlined their recommendation as being to
print 10,000 maps at a cost of $8,000. The cities of Universal
City, Schertz, Live Oak and Converse would receive 625 maps and
contribute $500 eachi Kirby, Marion, Garden Ridge, Selma, Cibolo
and Windcrest would receive 250 and contribute $250 each; with
the Chamber and miscellaneous contributions being $500 each. The
Chamber would receive 6,000 maps and sell them for $2.00 each.
Mr. Sweatt said we could reserve the right to sell or not and
suggested the maps be given to Industrial prospects.
Mr. Hartzog questioned if the 625 maps would be enough and Mayor
Sawyer advised we could always buy more from the Chamber.
'7 Discussion of disposal of abandoned equipment and
other items.
Mr. Sweatt said that at a recent workshop this subject came up
about auctioning bicycles at the Library auction. Based on our
understanding of the law, it would not be appropriate to do that
this year. We need a notice of about six months to dispose of
these bicycles.
Mr. Aguilar then suggested that when we do have an auction, the
money received be donated to the Library or the Schertz Humane
Society.
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Mr. Sweatt said the money would have to come to the city; but
suggested maybe 75% of the proceeds from the sale could be given
to these organizations. At the present time we have about 22
bicycles for disposal. We also have a certain amount of other
impounded equipment we will be inventorying. We are proposing to
trade in the radar and liqht bars. This type of equipment would
not be appropriate to sell at auction.
'8 Discussion of authorization for City Manager to
execute financing agreement for 5 police vehicle.
Mr. Sweatt advised that we had solicited proposals for various
financing arrangements from a total of 12 firms. Three proposals
were received the Schertz Bank & Trust, General Electrical
Capital and Dougherty-Dawkins. We believe the Schertz Bank and
Trust would be the overall best proposal of those received.
Based on our evaluation, it would appear the two-year arrangement
would best be accommodated throuqh the Schertz Bank.
'9 Discussion of BOA Hearing for February 21, 1989 on
request from Mr. Hellums for Non-conforming Use for Oak View
Mobile Home Park.
Mr. Hartzog said he has a problem with this request - what about
fire hydrant requirements. He said he fel t this is something
Council really needs to look at.
Mr. Baldwin asked what the non-conforming use would be. Mr.
Simonson said this land in 1982 was rezoned from Mobile Home to
General Business and Planning & Zoninq gave them a period of time
for the mobile home park to continue. The business development
did not happen and the people involved would like to continue the
present use of mobile home park. All they are askinq for is to
continue what they have r iqht now; but they still plan on a
business development.
Mr. Aguilar asked if there is a problem with fire hydrants. Mr.
Simonson said there are none now, they are on a private water
system. The closest hydrant is on Schertz Parkway.
Mr. Baldwin asked if there was not somethinq in the deal about
running a water line to this area. Mr. Simonson said there is a
proposed road to go through there to connect to Schertz Parkway.
The owners have aqreed to close the entrance to the 1-35 access
road when 1-35 is widened. The property is currently zoned
general business and to make our zoning map current, staff is
bringing these things to Council.
Mayor Sawyer said Council has until the meetinq of February 21st
for them to go up there and look at this.
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'10 Discussion and review of activities relating to
Economic Development Program.
Mr. Hartzog briefed Council on the two meetings that have been
held, which included members of the Schertz Business Club,
Industrial Development Committee, HOUSing Finance Committee and
other interested citizens. He advised that they had discussed
strategies for development. They have discussed disbanding the
Industrial Development Committee and the Housing Finance
Commi ttee. He indicated they are proposing transferring these
funds to the newly organized Economic Development Program. They
have recommended the development of an Economic Development Task
Force and under this Task Force would have a Contact Team,
Marketing Team and Community Relations Team, with a By-laws or
Policy Committee. At this time, Mr. Hartzog said they were not
sure how often the Task Force would meet. He requested that it
be put on the next Council agenda to authorize the development of
this Task Force. Lewis Borqfeld was nominated to be Chairman and
Chuck Sharpe for V ice-Chairman, this al so need to be on the
agenda.
Mayor Sawyer instructed the City secretary to put this item on
the next agenda, saying Counci 1 could appoint these peopl e now
and come up with the funding and by-laws later.
Mr. Hartzog announced the next meeting to be February 9, 1989 at
7:00 p.m at the Library.
, 11 Discussion of SWimming pool season pass fees,
payment plans and operating regulations.
Mayor Sawyer said the recommendations from staff are to leave the
fees as last year. Mr. Sweatt said there are some minor changes
at some levels in the regulations.
#3 Mayor Sawyer asked to return to item #3 to discuss with Mr.
Mike Moore and Mr. Henry Guiterrez the transfer of Waste
Management of San Antonio to Moore Industrial Disposal, Inc.
Mr. Sweatt said he had asked Mr. Moore to be present to tell
Council a little about himself.
Mr. Moore said he was the President of a new corporation but he
has been in the sol id waste disposal for eighteen years. He
originally had a company in the Dallas area, which he sold, and
when the opportunity came to get back into the business, he moved
into the San Antonio area. Mr. Moore said much of the operation
will remain the same - use the same office, the phone number will
remain the same, the routes and personnel will remain the same.
There will be new equipment put into service and additional
dispatch hours will be increased to serve the area better.
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Mr. Aguilar questioned Mr. Moore about the hours being started at
5: 00 in the morning and resident pickup has always started at
7:00 a.m. Mr. Moore said the pickup hours would remain the same
but the dispatcher would be available for extended hours.
Mr. Hartzog asked where this company would be dumping. Mr. Moore
said they would be using the Tessman Road site but would continue
working with Mr. Gutierrez to secure his permit. Mr. Moore
explained that the Tessman Road landfill has another 7 to 10
years to go.
Mr. Hartzog asked if Mr. Moore had to get Council approval. Mr.
Sweatt said yes, under our contract, and the City attorney is
preparing a document for the next meeting.
Mr. Baldwin asked if the Moore Service that has been in the area
is the same and Mr. Moore said that is an entirely different
company.
'12 CITY MANAGER' REPORT: A. March 1st is the hearing
date for the litiqation on the annexation matter.
B. We expect to receive bids on February 2nd for Ballfield
Lights and hope to have this item on the February 7th agenda for
Council action. We are continually told that most suppliers qet
mater ial from a single source. Mr. Sweatt said Council can
reject all the bids or table the item; but staff would expect
Council to take action because of BVYA's schedule.
C. On February 13th there will be a meeting in Austin, sponsored
by TML, for a legislative briefing. The meeting starts at 8:00
a.m. - Mr. Aquilar, Mr. Baldwin and Mr. Sweatt said they planned
to attend.
D. On February 10th at 4: 00 p.m.
discuss with the School District
election and campaign.
there will be a meeting to
Board their up-coming bond
E. Attended the last meeting of the Corridor Council, in which
the By-laws were approved. The structure is to be more broad and
the dues have been revised. They plan an annual meeting in April
and will propose a slate of officers by March 1st to be
circulated to all members. They have a five point program - new
route designation between San Antonio and Austin, new marketing
tool, k broaden membership," increase membership, and concentrate
more on tourism in the area.
Mr. Hartzog added that they are trying to push "Stay an Extra
Day". They also have some plans on energy and natural resources.
F. Mr. Sweatt reminded Council that each of them had received
notice of a Chamber of Commerce Western Mixer on February 9th
from 5 to 7 p.m. in Universal City. The theme is the rodeo.
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G. Quite some time ago we discussed the proposed formation of a
fire prevention district in our ETJ. We filed a letter of
objection with the Bracken Fire Service, who is proposing to
create the fire district, partially due to our discussion and
concern with Garden Ridge and our ETJ. The group would like to
have a replY from us and we have met with them on severa 1
occasions and we propose to notify them that we would remove our
objection to the proposal of a fire district within our ETJ with
the understanding that the City of Schertz does currently, and
would under the district, be the contracting agency for fire
services in our ETJ. This would compensate us for a portion of
our costs.
Mr. Greenwald asked that if we annex out further, would that
portion be deleted from this fire district and extend our ETJ.
Mr. Sweatt said it would not happen immediately but would on the
next January first. Mr. Greenwald said he asked because he did
not want the people to pay a fire district tax and a city tax
too.
H. Council is invited to help prepare for the greeting of the
trail riders. Stew is being prepared Monday night at Dr.
Richard's house at 6:00 p.m. and Council is invited to help.
Jim Shriver said the trail riders would be at the rest stop about
noon on Tuesday and go down Schertz Parkway to FM 78 and end at
the VFW. Then that night there would be a dance for $2.00 per
person.
'13 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Aauilar reminded Council
that the Library and Humane Society would have their
auction/dance Saturday from 8 to 12:00 at the VFW.
Mr. Hartzoa: A. Concerning the Economic Development, something
that Council needs to talk about is tax abatement and the
possibil i ty of offering it to businesses that are expanding in
our area. He said one of the teams would be working on this. He
asked if the Council was open to tax abatement. Mayor Sawyer
said Council was open to almost anything but it would be
dependent on the type of business. It should be considered on a
case by case basis but don't set a solid policy. Mr. Hartzog
said what they are trying to recommend is to set some type of
parameters so that staff can say that Council will consider this.
Mr. Sweat said one of the charges for the Task Force would be to
say it is our policy recommendation and Council has been apprised
of our policy recommendation.
B. The junk yard south of Mobile Villa really looks bad and is
getting out of hand.
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C. There are a number of items on the Bell Ringer list that
Council should be talking about. He had talked with the Business
Club about the 4th of July Jubilee but they are not ready just
yet. Al so Senior Day should be discussed in January. Mayor
Sawyer said Mr. Baldwin will be planning that.
D. Steve gave an update to the Business Club on the FM 78
widening. Steve said we are expectinq the drawings within six to
eight weeks.
E. Steve also addressed the Business Club about soliciting help
on signs in the community. Some of them will be working with him
on signs for businesses.
Mr. Baldwin: A. Reminded everyone of the SAFES Jamboree Sunday
from 3 to 7:00 p.m. at the VFW.
B. Does the current abandoned vehicle ordinance have enough
teeth in it. Mr. Sweatt said staff is working on this now and
hope to bring it to Council soon. He said we want to be sure we
are in compliance with State law.
C. Would like to say that the Police Department personnel looked
reall y good at the Stanhope Funeral. They did an excellent job
of blockinq traffic and controlling it.
D. Al so that was a good article in the newspaper about the
procedures used in hiring the sergeants.
Mr. Greenwald: A. The tentative opening day for BVYA is April
8th. If something should come up on the lighting it could
possibly be slipped one week. They are putting in for two
softball tournaments for the 14th through 16th of July and the
21st through 23rd of July. They have also submitted a bid for
the South Zone Girls Softball Tournament for next year. Council
should be getting an audit from them next Thursday.
B. When do we anticipate puttinq on the mechanic for the City.
Mr. Sweatt said we plan to start advertising the middle of
February. Mr. Graham added that there is a meeting planned for
next Thursday to finalize that position.
C. Also like to add that the police personnel were very
professional at the funeral. All Councilmembers said they were
very impressed with the officers.
'14 ITEMS BY MAYOR: As promised at the Church, Mayor
Sawyer said he would like for Council to appoint Mrs. Barbara
Stanhope to finish out the term of Ray Stanhope. Would like to
have that on the next agenda with Council agreement.
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'15 ADJOURNMENT: Mayor Sawyer declared the meeting to
be adjourned at 8:43 p.m.
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 7, 1989
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
February 7, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz I Texas. The
following members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presidingi
Earl P. Hartzog; Hal Baldwinj Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald.
II. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The Council and the Planning &
Zoning Commission to receive comments on the following:
! . A request from mike Besch of Salvage Enterprises for a
Specific Use Permit to allow location of a mobile home on the
property for security reasons.
Mayor Sawyer opened the public hearing and turned it over to Mr.
Ty Brisgill, Chairman of the P&Z.
Mr. Brisgill advised that after these hearings the Planning and
Zoning Commission has ten days in which to make a recommendation
to the City Council. He also advised that anyone wishing to
speak on either public hearing issue should speak now as they
would not be allowed to address either issue after the hearing.
Then referring to the Specific Use Permit, he asked Mr. Simonson
to locate the property on the map and to make a recommendation
from staff.
Mr. Steve Simonson said the property is located on the access
road to I-35 almost at the west city limits near Lookout Road.
He said that, based on Mr. Besch's lack of action on his non-
conforming use, staff recommended this request be denied.
Mr. Br isgill then asked if there were any comments from the
Councilor P&Z.
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