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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 17, 1987,
iThe Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
November 17,1987 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
iMunicipal Complex, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schert,z, Texas. The
following members were present: Mayor EarlW. Sawyer~ presiding;
Charles B. Sharpe; Hal Baldwin; Ray Stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and
Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore
and Deputy City Secretary Alice Austin.
Mayor Sawyer advised that prior to the meeting he had several
iitems of community interest to present. Mayor Sawyer introduced
Sharon Fruge, President of the Business Club. Mrs. Fruge advised
that sh~ had Employee of the Quarter presentations for two city
iemplo~ees. Mr. Ed Melton, Fire Chiefl Emergency Management
Coord1nator was presented a plaque for the quarter of April
through June, 1987 and Debra Williams, Finance Officer was
presented a plaque for the quarter of July through September,
1987.
Mayor Sawyer read a proclamation calling upon all citizens to
join him in commending and congratulating the 1987-88 Samuel
Clemens Buffaloes for their outstanding season and support them
as they continue on the playoff road enroute to the State
Champions in Class 4A. He advised that the Buffaloes had a
perfect record of 10 wins and zero losses. Coach Lehnhoff
explained that part of his team were in at the Cibolo City
Council meeting receiving a like honor. He then introduced the
six team members present.
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Mayor Sawyer read a proclamation proclaiming the 19th of November t
as ~he Day of the Great American Smokeout and requesting that all <<?,t~~
citizens join in. Mayor Sawyer advised that he had quit smoking I~~
and recommended that other smokers do the same.
Mayor Sawyer welcomed Boy Scout Troop 18 with their leader Dave
Willia~s. He explained that the troop was working toward a m~rit
badge in government.
#1 APPROVAL OF XIBUTBS: Mr. Sharpe made the motion to
approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of October 28, 1987
and tbe Regular Meeting of November 3, 1987. Mr. Aguilar
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Sharpe,
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Baldwin,
Aguilar and
Stanhope,
#2 BEARIBG OF RBSIDBBTS. None
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#3 LIBURY BOARD APPOIBTIIBBTS: Mayor Sawyer advised
that the Library Board waS recommend-ing the re-appointment of
five current members to the Library Advisory Board. Mr. Aguilar
mad.themoti~n ~o appoint Ruth Tienor, Tony Paulson, J~IJ~ Parr,
Mary' McA~lister and Connie Brison to the Library Advisor, Board
for two-'year'terms. Mr. Stanhop~ seconded the motion which
carried with th~ following vote:
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AYES: Councilmember Sharpe,
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Saldwin,
Stanhope~ Aguilar and
Mayor Sawyer advised that he ~ould pass Item #4 EXECUTIVE SESSION
and_ove -on to Item #9 RESOLUTION.
#9 RBSOLUTIO.:
captioned Resolution:
Mayor 'Sawyer
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following
RESOLUTION NO. 87-R-15
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A CLASS I HORSE
RACING TRACK'IN- NORTHEAST BEXAR COUNTY.
Mr. Sharpe made the motion to approve the resolution supporting a
c las s I horse rac ing t rack in northeas t Bexar Count y. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion.
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Mr. Sharpe advised that a horse racing track would be a economic
boon-to the area. He also advised that there would be a meeting
at 7:30 p.m., November 30, 1987 at the Blueb6nnet Palace
concerning horse racing.
Mr. Greenwald advised that anything we can do to increase growth
will benefit the IH 35 corridor.
Mayor Sawyer called for a vote which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmember Sharpe,
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Baldwin,
Stanhope, Aguilar and
#4 BXECUTIVB SBS8IO.: Mayor Sawyer called an
execut i ve 8 e8S ion under Art-icTe 6-252-17, Sect ion 2 (e) Vernon' s
Texas Civil Statutes, to discuss with Attorney Douglas Becker on
pending litigation at 7:15 p.m.
Open meeting reconvened at 7:40 p.m.
Mayor Sawyer explained that Council had been briefed by Mr.
Becker concerning a case brought by Mr. Leon Parker.
#5 ORDIBABCB: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
for final consideration and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 87-S-29
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AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING -THE SIGN
ORDINANCE NO. 86-S-28, ARTICLE' IX, PERMITS;
SECTION 10 AND lOb, PORTABLE OR MOBILE SIGNS.
Mr. Stanhope made the mot ion to approve on f ina 1 cons idera t ion
the ordinance amending the sign ordinance, Article IX, permits;
Section 10 and lOb Portable and Mobile Signs. Mr. Baldwin
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmember Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 ORDIBABCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance {~ (~t
for final consideration and read the caption as follows: IVI
ORDINANCE 87-F-30
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CI:IY COUNCIL OE:,THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 83-F-1,
SECTION XXX - SEWER RATES ESTABLISHED, AS SET
OUT IN EXHIBIT 5 AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
IN CONFLICT.
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Mr. Greenwald made the motion to approve on final consideration
the ordinance amending Ordinance 83-F-7. Mr. Aguilar seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counc i 1member Sharpe, Ba ldwin, Stanhope, Agui 1a rand
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 ORDIBABCE: Mayor
and read the caption as follows:
Sawyer introduced an ordinance f'9. 'Pc..,9
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AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON FM 1518 FROM THE
NORTHWEST CITY LIMITS i SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE
INTERSECTION OF FM 78 N THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
Mr. Greenwa Id made the mot ion to approve on firs tread ing the
ordinance establishing speed limits on FM 1518. Mr. Stanhope
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Counc i Imember Sharpe, Ba Idwin, Stanhope, Agui la rand
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#10 CITY KABAGBR'S I.BPOaT: Mr. Gilmore advised that
the court cas e wi t-h GreeniTa ll-ey Water was drawing to a c los e with
only minor adjustment still to be made. He advised that this
would wip~ out the federal case altogether.
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Mr. Gil~o~e advised that a letter from M~.
included in Council's packet. the letter
annexa t ion of Northc I iff e. Mr. Ba ldwin advised
District had re~eived ~ very nice letter from the
Canada had been
was requesting
that the School
saDie gentle~an.
Mr. Gi l.ore a Is 0 brought Counc i I' sat tent ion to a let ter from
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department complementing the City on the
maintenance of the Swimming Pool during their recent inspection.
Mr. Gi Imore advis ed tha t the emergency exerc is e recent ly
condu~ted with Randolph AFB had went off vell. There were a few
minor glitches but overall it was a very -satisfactory exercise.
Mr. Sharpe advised that one item that came up was the need to
look into communicatio~s.
#11 I1'E.8 BY CODWCIL: Mr. Sharpe briefed Council on a
meet ing with th'e New Braunfe Is Pub 1 ic Ut i 1 i ty, Mayor of Segu in
and the Mayor of San Marcos concerning the purchase of surface
water from Canyon Lake. He advised that once contract was made
the city would pay a monthly rate whether they used any water or
not.
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Mayor Sawyer requested that a meeting b~ scheduled with New
Braunfels to discuss water and sewer along IH 35. With the
potential growth in the area this is a very important Part of
development.
Mr. Sharpe advised that two very important items
looking at surface water was the pollution ~f
state regulat ions governing the aquifer. Mr.
that we need to consider sinking a new well.
to consider when
the aquifer and
Stanhope advised
Mr. Baldwin asked when the Corp of Engineers would be redoing the
flood pia in study and maps. Mr. Gi lmore adv is ed that the city
has been giving them information for their study and that we were
unable to _o_l:>_tain existing maps because they were in the process
of updating.
Mr. Baldwin advised that he had received a complaint from a
property owner in Rio Vista Subdivision that people were using
the back of the trailer park as a dumping ground. Mr. Gilmore
advieed that we were watching the area and could enforce the no
dumping laws in the area if anyone was caught in the act.
Mr. Stanhope asked about the progres s on the city IS S ec t ion of
Schertz Parkway. It was agreed this item should be placed on th~
next workshop agenda for discussion.
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Mr. Greenwald asked if we had heard anything from the Water
Commission or the Corp of Engineers concerning the creek under
the railroad bridge. Mr. Gilmore advised that everything they
have installed at this time is temporary and will come out when
the bridge is finished.
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Mr. Greenwa 1d adv is ed that he had rece ived a 1e t ter from P&Z
concerning their joining the EPA. It was a$reed this item should
be placed on the next workshop agenda for d1scussion.
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112 ITEXS BY XAYOR. Mayor Sawyer advised that he ha~d ?~1
received complaints from the res idence on Beck Street regard in ?i1..g /1
the trains blowing their whistles all the way th~ough town.
He asked that any department head having problems with radios??,;, C/'''l1
give the inf orma t ion and any recommendation to Steve Simonson. :7,' 61
He a.dv isAed th~ t he wodu ld dbe appo int in~ anot hder. pers odn to the c1 (1, :;f()
Hous 1ng uthor 1 ty Boa r an tha t opera t 10ns ha 1mprove great 1 y { ,
under the current board. They are going to school to learn and /;51
improve the operation.
#13 ADJOURBMEBT:
second by Mr. Ba 1dwiri. and
adjourned at 8:12 p.m.
On a mot ion by Mr. Greenwa ld
unanimous approva 1 the meet ing
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Deputy City Secretary, City of Schertz
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