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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 2, 1988
The Schertz City Council convened in :Regular Session, Tuesday,
February 2, 1988, at 7: "'Ill 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;
Charles B. Sharpe; Ray Stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and Ken
Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and
Deputy City Secretary Alice Austin. Absent was Hal Baldwin.
Mayor Sawyer advised that before commencing with the regular
agenda, he, would like ,t;o; Pfes,-rnt, ,a letter and certificate of
appreclatlon to a retlr lng volunteer for the SAFES ambulance
service organization. Mayor Sawyer read the letter and
certificate of appreciation to Nancy Scott for her 14 years of
service to SAFES. She has been a member from 1974 to 19 88.
Mayor Sawyer thanked Mrs. Scott for her years of service and
dedication to this organization. Mayor Sawyer advised that the
city was fortunate in having so many citizens who were willing to
give of themselves to help the city's many volunteer
organizations.
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Mayor Sawyer opened the Regular meeting at 7:~3 p.m.
#l APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Greenwald requested an
amendment to the minutes of the Meeting of January 19, 1988 Item
#8. Final two lines of caption for Ordinance No. 88-D-3 should
read
"PROVIDING SPEED LIMITS ON SOUTH FARM TO MARKET 1518".
Mr. Aguilar advised he wished to amend the minutes of January 13,
1988 in paragraph I of Item #2 to clarify the wording. Paragraph
on should read
"Mr. Aguilar said the Library Board had discussed br ick ing the
outside of the library and have revised their priority and
because of increasing population they have decided to plan an
addition to the library building. However, they still have the
bricking project in mind.
Mr. Sharpe made the motion to approve the minutes of the Special
Meeting of January 13, 1988 and the Regular Meeting of January
19, 1988 as amended. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmernber Sharpe, Stanhope Aguilar and Greenwald
None
#2 BEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#3 BID AWARD: Mayor Sawyer introduced for consider-
ation the awarding of bid on Schertz Parkway. Mr. Gilmore
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advised that Ford Engineering recommended the low bid received
from Olmos Equipment Company, Inc. for $199,101.32. Mr. Stanhope
made the motion to accept the bid from Olmos Equipment Company
for $199,101.32. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Sharpe, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#4 ORDINANCE. Mayor Sawyer introduced and ordinance for
first reading and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS PROVIDING ~HAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES,
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS 'BE' AMENDED BY
REVISING SECTIONS 12-1, 12-4, 12-6; 18-16,
18-29, 19-78 AND 19-37 TO CLARIFY PREVIOUSLY
AMENDED SECTIONS OF SAID CODEi AND SECTIONS
2-2, 2-ll, 18-32, 18-33, 18-45, 18-58 18-76,
18-91 TO CLARIFY THE RENAMING OF LIVE OAK
ROAD TO SCHERTZ PARKWAYiREPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
Mr. Sharpe made the motion to approve on first reading the
ordinance amending the code by revising sections 12-1,12-4,12-6,
18-29,19-78,19-37, 2-2,2-ll,18-32,18-33,18-45,18-58,18-76 and 18-
91. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmernber Sharpe, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#5 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution for
consideration and read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO.88-R-3
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING PARTICIPATION IN
THE SOUTHWESTERN BELL FRANCHISE STEERING
COMMITTEEi AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mr. Aguilar made the motion to approve the resolution approving
participation in the Southwestern Bell Franchise Steering
Committee. Mr. Stanhope seconded the motion which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmernber Sharpe, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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#6 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore advised that the
City had received the permit for the sewer plant on IH 35 which
is effective January 30, 1988 for five years. He also advised
that Tom Fox would be attending the workshop on February 10. He
requested that if council had specific questions that Mr. Fox
would appreciate being alerted to them so he could have complete
answers available.
Mr. GiImdre advised council that a young citizen had assisted the
pol ice department at a football game. The pol ice department
wished to present an award to the young man and were requesting
if council would like to participate. Council agreed that the
young man deserved recognition.
#7 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Sharpe advised that he had
spent most of a day with the Transportation 2020 Forum in San
Antonio. He advised that they would be having meeting around
Texas to cons ider long range plans for the Interstate highway
system.
Mr. Sharpe advised the there would be a public hearing on the
Jack Hayes upgrade at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m. on
February 3. He also advised that raffle tickets were available
for Safes annual dance. He advised that this was SAFES major
fund raiser each year and they had some super prizes this year.
He requested that council get behind the sale of raffle tickets.
Mr. Aguilar advised that the condition of the residence on Aero
concerned him. He believed the location to be Aero and Lindburg
and that there were car parts and junk everywhere.
Mr. Aguilar advised that he wished to extend his thanks to the
road and grounds people for their work at the library and for
fixing the flag pole. He also advised that the Library Humane
Society dance and auction was corning up and advised he would like
to see a large turn out.
Mr. Greenwald asked if the highway department had been contacted
concerning the light at the low water crossing. Mr. Gilmore
advised that they had been contacted but that they had advised
there was nothing they could do about disconnecting the light.
#8 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer advised that the library
was to be extended by 2500 feet. He also advised that there was
a new Optimist club in the area. It is the Greater Randolph
Metrocom Optimist Club and has the first woman president of such
clubs.
Mayor Sawyer requested the Northcliffe area be placed on the next
workshop agenda. He also advised ci t i zens that Schertz Parkway
had been built with private funds.
Mayor Sawyer advised that he was very happy to see persons
volunteer for the city.
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t~ ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Aguilar and a second
by Mr. Greenwald and Unanimous vote the meeting was adjourned at
7:20 p.m.
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