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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MAY 2, 1989
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Sessison, Tuesday,
May 2, 1989, 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;
Hal Baldwin; Barbara Stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald.
Absent: Earl P. Hartzog. Staff present were City Manager Kerry
R. Sweatt and City Secretary June Krause.
After welcoming everyone to the meeting Mayor Sawyer had the
pleasant task of issuing certificates of appreciation to several
of our citizens. He mentioned that these citizens have served on
the Industrial Development Committee for several years and did a
very good job. He then gave certificates to Harry Richburgh, Bob
Booth, Cris Frias, Kermit Harborth and Tom Dovey. Two members of
the committee, Melvin Gola and Tom Weaver were unable to attend
and receive their certificates. Mayor Sawyer thanked them all
for serving, adding that with the forming of the Economic
Development Task Force some of these same people will still be
serving their city.
Mayor Sawyer said we are also tonight saying good bye to an old
friend and colleague, Mr. Adolph Aguilar. He has served this
city well for many years. He has shown us a lot of .leadership
and ability while on the City Council. We feel he will be a
great loss to the Council and the City for he has had a steadying
influence on the City. Mayor Sawyer then presented Mr. Aguilar
with a plaque for his years of service on the Planning & Zoning
Commission from 1976 to 1981 and on the City Council from 1982 to
1989. Mayor Sawyer said Mr. Aguilar was not through serving his
community yet as he was going to be placed on another committee.
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The Chief of Police then had a few words to say to Mr. Aguilar.
Chief Agee said Mr. Aguilar would be happy to hear that as of
this date, the police captured the burglars that hit his house.
They have implicated some other people. They stole a car at
Wuests and were caught in Kyle Texas. They were responsible for
at least three burglaries in the vicinity.
,. 1 APPROVAL OF MIIftJTES:
Special meeting of 4-12-89.
Regular meeting of 4-4-89 and
Mr. Baldwin moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of April 4th and the Special Meeting of April 12, 1989. Mrs.
Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#2 HEARING OF RESIDElfTS: Mr. Harold Lemm, who owns the
property at 820 Aero, and has since 1975, said that he has
received a letter from the City Inspector sayinq the bushes in
the yard exceed what is allowed by City ordinance. He said that
if he cuts them in accordance to the ordinance, all he would have
left would be a stump. He said he would like a little
understanding or common sense in the implementation of this
ordinance.
Mr. Sweatt said he was not familiar with the area but that we do
have an ordinance that describes certain limits. We have sent a
number of letters. He said he would be happy to meet with Mr.
Lemm and the inspector. He said he would check to see if it is
indeed in violation.
Mr. Baldwin asked if the shrub was on his property or on the
riqht of way. Mr. Lemm said it was on his property. Mr. Baldwin
said he was familiar with that house and shrub and it creates a
very dangerous intersection.
Mr. Lemm said he did not want to be made a scapeqoat for the
people who were not careful. Mr. Baldwin said he goes that way
to work everyday and drives a van, which is hiqher than an
averaqe car, and it is difficult to see on-coming traffic.
Mr. Lemm mentioned that the stop sign is 15 foot back from the
corner and if you slowly go forward and people drive carefully,
there should be no problem. He said that if people do not pay
attention, then they are going to get into trouble.
Mayor Sawyer thanked Mr. Lemm for bringing this up. Mr. Sweatt
said he would be glad to meet with Mr. Lemm.
#3 POLICE RESERVE: Consider and take action on apPointing
Kenny Schmidt as a Police Reserve Officer.
Mayor Sawyer recognized Mr. Schmidt, alonq with Sqt. Kruetler and
Chief Agee.
Mr. Baldwin moved to appoint Kenny Schmidt as a Police Reserve
Officer. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with
the fOllowinq vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aquilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer welcomed Mr. Schmidt to the Police Reserve Force.
#4 ZONING MAP: Consider and take action on accepting the
new zoning map.
Mr. Greenwald moved to accept the new zoninq map.
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
Mr. Aquilar
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AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer said this map was developed by a group of volunteer
citizens, many who have served on the Planning & Zoning Committee
for a long time.
'5 ORDIIIA1ICE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-C-15
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 7-14 OFFICE OF
CHIEF CREATED; APPOINTMENT OF CHIEF, OF SAID
CODE AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Aquilar moved to approve the final
ordinance amending the Code, Section 7-14
appointment of Fire Chief. Mrs. Stanhope
which carried with the following vote:
consideration of an
that deals with the
seconded the motion,
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
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'6 ORDlBABCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-S-16
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE ZONING
ORDINANCE, NO. 87-S-1, ARTICLE V, SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-l,
SECTION 3.9; ARTICLE VI, SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-2, SECTION
3.9; ARTICLE VII, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-6, SECTION 3.9;
ARTICLE VIII, SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING
MANUFACTURED HOUSING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-
7, SECTION 3.9; ARTICLE IX, TWO FAMILY
DWELLING DISTRICT R-3, SECTION 3.9; ARTICLE
X, APARTMENT/MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT
R-4, SECTION 3. 9; ARTICLE XI, GARDEN HOME
DWELLING DISTRICT R-5A AND R-5B, SECTION 4.10
AND SECTION 6. 10; ARTICLE XIV, OFFICE AND
PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT, SECTION 5.8; ARTICLE
XV, NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES DISTRICT, SECTION
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5.9; ARTICLE XVI, GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT,
SECTION 5.8; ARTICLE XIX, PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT, SECTION 1.1, ITEM 9 AND
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the final reading of an ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance regulating wall heights on
accessory buildings. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 ERGlNEERIBG SERVICE AGREEMEBT: Consider and take action
on an Engineering Service Agreement, with Ford Engineering for
Rittimann Community Development Water Improvement Project.
Mr. Sweatt refreshed the Council memories by saying this is
predicated on the recommendation of the Community Development
Block Grant program for Rittimann Addition Water System. We do
have an agreement with Ford Engineering but because of the nature
of this project, we felt it better to have a separate agreement.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the engineering service agreement
with Ford Engineering for the Rittimann Addition Water Project.
Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion, which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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appointing
Committee.
COMNIftEE APPOIIITMElIT :
Adolph Aguilar as a
Consider and take action on
member of the Leadership
Mrs. Stanhope moved to appoint Adolph Aguilar to the Citizen
Leadership Panel. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
*9 GUIDELINES: Consider and take action on approving the
Guidelines for changes in Street and Road names within the City.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the guidelines for changing street
and road names with the city. Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion,
which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
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NAYS: None
*10 ORDIRARCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY
REPEALING ARTICLE IV, INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
COMMITTEE AND ADDING A NEW ARTICLE IV,
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE.
Mr. Aquilar moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
repealing the section on Industrial Development Committee and
replacing with the Economic Development Task Force. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
*11 SW BELL HATE CASE: Consider and take action authorizing
City of Schertz intervention in Southwestern Bell Rate Case
before the Public Utility Commission.
Mr. Sweatt said this is a request as the result of preliminary
findings of the Public Utility Commission. As a result of their
findings, there is an apparent rate overcharging. He said this
represents the first time the PUC has entered on its own an
investigation of the reasonableness of a rate. We believe this
has substantial implications not only for our city but statewide.
We would be an intervener and interested party in the rate case.
Mr. Baldwin moved the City of Schertz intervene in the
Southwestern Bell Rate Case before the Public Utility Commission.
Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
*12 LABDSCAPE PLAN: Consider and take action on approving
Landscape Committee recommended plan.
Mr. Sweatt said that the Council, some time ago, named a
Landscape Committee to develop plans for the City Hall area to
provide a format and means for long term planning. They have met
on a number of occasions and have developed a plan, designating
specific types of trees and plants. We believe that if you will
adopt this plan, it will provide a means by which people might
make contributions. One of the outgrowths of this committee is
to broaden the committee functions to develop a more broad based
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concept to include beautification of the Cibolo Creek area and a
flower mosaic for this complex.
Mrs. Stanhope said they would like to see a large scale of this
plan on display so that people could see what they are donating.
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve the beautification and Landscape
Plan made by this committee. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion,
which carried with the following vote:
AYES; Councilmembers Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mrs. Ruth Tienor said that at their previous night I s Library
Board meeting, because of their love and respect for Ray Stanhope
they pledged $100 for this project and hope this kicks off the
start of donations. Mayor Sawyer thanked Mrs. Tienor and the
Library Board on behalf of the City.
#13 CITY MARAGER'S REPORT: A. You have a request from the
Chamber of Commerce regarding Derby Day. We have received notice
from the Chamber of Commerce regarding a Military Appreciation
Day at Northcliffe Country Club on June 2nd.
B. We have provided you with a memo regarding a life saving
course at our swimming pool May 15-27th. We will be trying to
gain some publicity on all our classes at the pool.
C. Call your attention the this month's newsletter.
#14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Aauilar: A. At the Library
Board Meeting they expressed their concern for the quality of
people manning libraries throughout the district. This is very
essential and we do need quality library personnel.
Mr. Greenwald: A. CVADAC has moved to the Student Resource
Building on F. M. 78 in Cibolo. This will be a lot bigger
building and they can do a lot more things for the area.
B. Notice our paint striper machine is working again. Several
months ago he had asked that a crossing be marked on Curtiss so
that our senior citizens could cross safely when going to Wuests.
Would like to see that accomplished.
#15 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. "Derby Day" is May 6th at Rotama,
for a Texas horse racing fund raiser. The Randolph Metrocom
Chamber of Commerce has passed a resolution to encourage the
legislators to amend the horse racing act. Mayor Sawyer said we
do support horse racing at Rotama and encourage everyone to
~ participate.
B. Had the honor of standing in for Dr. Steele in Seguin
honoring outstanding teachers in our area. One of them was Mary
McAllister from our school district.
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C. Also had the pleasure of speakinq to the third qrade class
and now they want me to speak to the first qrade class. They
planted a tree and will have a time capsule and will put a copy
of our newsletter in the capsule.
D. .Mayor Sawyer recommended everyone qet a copy of our monthly
newsletter and read it. It contains the best information about
the city available.
'16 ADJOURBMmr.r: Mr. Aquilar moved the meeting be
adjourned at 7: 41 p. m. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which
carried unanimously.
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