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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 4, 1988
The Schertz City Council convened in Reqular Session, Tuesday,
October 4, 1988, 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 P. Hartzoq j Hal Baldwin j Ray Stanhope j Adolph Aquilar and
Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manaqer Kerry R. Sweatt
and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 HEARIlIG OF RESIDElITS: Mrs. Michelle Tereletsky on
behalf of the Humane Society thanked Council for their support at
their recent Hoedown.
#2 ORDIIIAlICE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 88-D-18
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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 18-76 MAXIMUM
LIMITS ON SPECIFIC STREETS, OF SAID CODE j
PROVIDING SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FARM TO
MARKET ROAD 1518.
Mr. Stanhope moved to approve the final consideration of an
ordinance requlatinq speed limits on FM 1518 South. Mr. Baldwin
seconded the motion, which carried with the followinq vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hartzoq, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aquilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#3 ORDIDlICE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE MOBILE HOME
ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-8, SECTION XI, MOBILE HOME
PARKS, PARAGRAPH B.2.q DESIGN AND LOCATION OF
STORAGE FACILITIES.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first readinq of an ordinance
amendinq the Mobile Home Ordinance on desiqn and location of
storaqe facilities. Mr. Aquilar seconded the motion.
Mr. Stanhope asked why P&Z were recommendinq puttinq the doors
r- facinq the back of the lot. Mr. Sweatt said for aesthetics and
Mr. Greenwald further explained the doors would be facinq the
walkway and easements.
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'4 CITY SBCRE%ARY POSITIOR: Mr. Sweatt explaine this is
to clarify and refrain from having to bring the sal y of the
City Secretary up every year. A survey was done of e area and
staff recommends placement of this position into the rogram at a
17-A level, which would place this position in e with other
departments.
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Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion
carried t:t
AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mr. Hartzog moved to place the City Secretar
Program at 17-A. Mr. Stanhope seconded
with the following vote:
the Personnel
which carried
AYES: Councilmen Hartzog,
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
anhope, Aguilar and
'5 CITY IIAlIAGD:
City Manager is an at-will
recommended authorizing Mr.
health and retirement plan
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explained that since the
oyee of the Council, he
to participate in the City's
ately by waiving the probation
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Mr. Greenwald moved t
the Heal th and Retir
Mr. Hartzog seconded
ze the City Manager to be placed on
lans, waiving the probation period.
on, which carried as follows:
AYES:
Greenwald.
NAYS:
g, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
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Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion and said motion
carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#4 CITY SECRETARY POSITION: Mr. Sweatt explained this is
i to clarify and refrain from having to bring the salary of the
i City Secretary up every year. A survey was done of the area and
staff recommends placement of this position into the program at a
17-A level, which would place this position in line with other
departments.
Mr. Hartzog moved to place the City Secretary into the Personnel
Program at 17-A. Mr. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried
with the followinq vote:
AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5 CITY MAKAGER: Mayor Sawyer explained that since the
City Manaqer is an at-will employee of the Council, he
recommended authorizing Mr. Sweatt to participate in the City's
health and retirement plan immediately by waivinq the probation
period.
Mr. Greenwald moved to authorize the City Manager to be placed on
the Health and Retirement plans, waivinq the probation period.
IMr. Hartzog seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
. Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 UNIFORM AGREEMElft': Mr. Sweatt said as aresul t of
problems with the current carrier, we went out for proposals for
iuniforms for the various departments. He said staff finds that
the lowest and best proposal is that of Dickies. We are now
paying $244 per person per year. The lowest bid of Dickies is
ifor $228.80 per person per year with the supervisors being
i $30 1.60 per person per year and we recommend execution of the
aqreement.
,Mr. Aguilar moved to approve the Dickies agreement to furnish
uniforms for City departments. Mr. Hartzog seconded the motion,
which carried with the following vote:
r- AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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Mayor Sawyer introduced Mrs. Wanda Jean Sweatt, the City
Manager's wife, to the citizens.
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'7 ORIrED SUBURBAB CITIES: Mayor Sawyer said that the USC
has asked that each entity continue to support them in their
negotiations with the City Public Service.
Mr. Hartzog reminded Mayor Sawyer that some action is being taken
on this now and they had asked that this be delayed for the time
being.
Mr. Hartzog then moved to table this item. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion.
Mr. Baldwin requested to know about the action being taken by the
USC. Mayor Sawyer said that he and Mr. Hartzog had attended the
last meeting of the USC and they discussed quite a few things
they wanted to do. Then later on he received a call from them
aSking that Council not act on anything they had talked about at
the meeting. As Mr. Sweatt already had this on the agenda, Mayor
Sawyer said he would like for it to be tabled and bring it up at
the next workshop and maYQe get Mr. Kent Meyers to explain just
what their plans are for the USC. Mayor Sawyer then called for a
vote on the motion, and the motion carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Hartzog, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
'8 CITY NABAGBR'S REPORr: A. Have placed before you a
draft of a letter I would like for you to review, together with a
letter we received, concerning the creation of a fire district
in our Extraterritorial jurisdiction. No action is necessary _
just wanted to place it in your hands - it can be discussed
further at the next workshop. We are planning a meeting with the
people before then.
B. On October 27th, want to remind Council there will be the
Annual Snake Dance to celebrate a home coming and bon fire.
C. Mr. Sweatt introduced a new employee, Mr. William Baca who
will assist the inspector. He comes to us with a good
background.
D. Mayor & I have received an invitation to the next RandOlph
Community Council meeting at the officer's club at Randolph at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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Mr. Aguilar: A. At the Library Board Meeting, they mentioned
the fact that they have two persons that have filled in for
unexpired terms - David Arneson and Gerald Thurmond- and they
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would like for these two qentlemen to finish out the year. They
will present recommendations for the new members at the end of
the year. Mr. Aquilar said he told Gail Douqlas to let these two
men continue to work with them.
B. Another item is that the Library is still having
Idifficultieswith their air conditioninq system. It may not have
been hooked up right because when all three units come on, it
cuts out. Mr. Sweatt said he would look into that.
#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: A. There will be a meeting Wednesday
night at the Library at the High School at 7:00 p.m. pertaining
to the snake dance and bon fire and he and Mr. Sweatt would
attend.
B. Mayor Sawyer said Council would encourage any citizen that
would like to talked with Mr. Sweatt to give him a call and make
an appointment. You will find that he is very knowledgeable and
very available. We want everyone to know that the City Manager
has an open door and is willing to talk with any citizen about
anything. Council is also willing to talk with citizens.
#11 ADJOURRMEMT: On a motion by Mr. Baldwin, seconded by
Hr. Aguilar and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at
7:16 p.m.
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