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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 1, 1989
The Schertz City Council convened in Reqular Meetinq, Tuesday,
Auqust 1, 1989, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. The
followinq members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presidinq;
Earl Hartzog; Hal Baldwin; Barbara Stanhope; Mary Marsh and Ken
Greenwald. Staff present were City Manaqer Kerry R. Sweatt and
City Secretary June G. Krause.
Mayor Sawyer read a Proclamation designatinq "Business
Appreciation Week" for the week of August 13-19, 1989 and
presented the proclamation to Jim Shriver, president of the
Schertz Business Club. The proclamation asked that our citizens
show their appreciation by visiting their local businesses.
Mr. Sweatt asked to make an announcement. He said that it was
with a qreat deal of pleasure that he introduced Mary Lou Malone
as the new Administrator of Schertz Area Facility for Emergency
Service (S.A.F.E.S.). After receivinq conqratulations from the
Council, Mrs. Malone said she appreciated the support.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Reqular Meeting of June 20, 1989
Mrs. Stanhope moved to approve the minutes of the regular meeting
of June 20, 1989 as presented. Mr. Hartzoq seconded the motion.
Mrs. Marsh requested that the tenth paragraph of item #2 be
corrected to read: "Mr. Greenwald said this property has been in
the AICUZ ever since it was annexed into the City."
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion before Council
and the motion carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzoq, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens wishing to
speak. Mayor Sawyer took this opportunity to welcome County
Commissioner Brown to our meetinq.
#3 ORDIBAIICE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 89-M-19
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
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BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 2-11 PROVIDING
FOR NON LIABILITY IN CLAIMS FOR PROPERTY
DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Mr. Hartzog moved to approve the final consideration of an
ordinance amending the Code, Section 2-11 Non Liability in claims
for property damage or personal injury. Mrs. Marsh seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer advised that the City manager
had asked that this item be tabled at this time in order for him
to get back with the Texas Department of Highways and publ ic
Transportation on distances.
Mrs. Marsh moveg to table consideration of the ordinance revising
Section 18-76 of the Code providing for school zone on F.M. 1518.
Mrs. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5 ORDINANCE: 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
REVISING SECTIONS 18-75 AND 18-76 OF SAID
CODE; PROVIDING FOR EXTENDED SCHOOL ZONES.
Mr. Sweatt pointed out a couple of changes that had been made as
a result of the workshop discussions, also a map of the specific
recommended zones has been provided. These school zones,
especiallY on Schertz Parkway and Elbel road are to emphasize to
drivers the proximity of the school. Mr. Sweatt then pointed out
the exact locations of the school zones being recommended.
Mr. Hartzog moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
providing for extended school zones and asked that this ordinance
be brought up again at the next workshop. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion.
Mr. Hartzog said he felt the 20 miles per hour school zones on
both Schertz Parkway and Elbel Road are too long and would like
to discuss this further at workshop.
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Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion, which carried
as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzoq, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 ORDIIlAIfCE: 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
BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 18-131
PROVIDING FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY HAZARDS.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
amendinq the code, Section 18-131 Traffic Safety Hazards. Mrs.
Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzoq, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 ORDIIlAIfCE: 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,
BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 2-8 OF SAID
CODE, PROVIDING FOR COMPETITIVE BIDS FOR
PURCHASES AND SALES.
Mr. Hartzoq moveg to approve the first reading of an ordinance
amending the Code, Section 2-8 Competitive Bids for purchases and
sales; bidder's security. Mrs. Marsh seconded the motion.
Mr. Baldwin said the Leqislature has just chanqed the limit to
$10,000, effective September 1st; but he did not know if the
Council wanted to consider qoing that hiqh.
Mr. Sweatt said this ordinance was prepared before we received
word of that and we may want to corne back later and raise the
limit to comply with the new lawi but for now, we recommend only
raising it to the $5,000 limit.
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Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion and the motion
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#8 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resol ution and
read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION No. 89-R-6
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
SUPPORTING A SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE ON
SCHAEFER LOOP ROAD.
Mrs. Marsh moveg to approve the resolution supporting a solid
waste disposal site on Schaefer Loop Road. Mr. Baldwin seconded
the motion.
Mr. Hartzog said he would like to find out what staff's
recommendation is on this proposed resolution.
Mr. Sweatt said we certainly find no fault with the resolution.
He went on to say that we understand the application has been
made to the Texas Department of Health. We believe the
Department of Health has the authority to deal effectively with
the landfill regulations. We perceive that there is a need in
our area for a disposal site.
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion and the motion
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#9 ORDINANCE: 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 REVISING
ARTICLE IV MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION,
SECTION 19-81
Mrs. Stanhope moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
adopting a Water Management Plan. Mr. Baldwin seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Marsh and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
# 10 PROPOSAL: Review recommendation of the Planning &
Zoninq Commission on the Cosmic Futures, Inc. Subdivision.
Mayor Sawyer advised that this subdivision was started several
years aqo and not finished.
Mrs. Marsh said she would like for Council to go out and look at
this subdivision and see just what the gentleman is talking
about. She said she fel tit was a good idea; but so many
questions have been raised, it might be a good idea to look at
the land.
After discussion, it was the concurrence of Council to meet at
6:30 before the next workshop and visit this property.
#11 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Mr. Sweatt said that the
previous day he had filed a recommended budget with the City
Secretary in accordance with the Charter. He said staff has
placed in Council hands a summary of the budget and the detailed
work sheets will be supplied prior to the first budqet workshop.
At the same time we will be prOViding notice of the proposed
effective tax rate and notice of the August 16th meeting in which
we will be discussinq the tax rate and will vote on the proposed ~
tax rate. Auqust 22nd is the date for the public hearing on the
proposed tax rate and budget. Then on September 5 Council will
consider a tax rate and the budget.
B. We have received notice of the TML Region VII meeting in
Castroville for September 8th. The quest speaker will be State
Representative Dan Morales followed by an informative legislative
update by TML Executive Director, Frank Sturzl. We will be
asking for Council's RSVP soon.
#12 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Hartzoa conqratulated Mary Lou
Malone on her appointment as SAFES Administrator.
Mrs. Marsh gave an update on the status of sponsorship for the
swim team. She expected, by the end of the week, to have
received sufficient donations to reach the $1,000 projected.
This will take them throuqh this summer and prOVide some money
that can be utilized next summer. She assured everyone that the
donations will be fully accounted for so the persons who donated
will be assured their money was well spent.
*13 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer thanked staff for cutting
the grass under the railroad crossinq. He emphasized that is one
of the main entrances to the City and people notice it.
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Mayor Sawyer said the City lost a good man in Mr. Funk and he
asked everyone who saw him to thank him for a job well done.
#14 ADJOURNMENT:
adjourned at 7:25 p.m..
and carried unanimously.
Mr. Baldwin moveg the meeting be
The motion was seconded by Mr. Greenwald
ATTEST:
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