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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 7, 1986
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The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
January 7, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road, Schertz, Texas. The
following members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding;
Charles B. Sharpe; Hal Baldwin; Ray stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and
Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore
and City Secretary June G. Krause.
PUBLIC HEARIR;: Mayor Sawyer opened the public hearing and t:1fe, l!Jof
explained the purpose was to receive citizen input regarding the !~q
proposed annexation of 2l.19 acres of land out of Guadalupe
County. Mr. Sawyer identified this acreage as being bounded by
F.M. 1518 and the Cibolo Creek from our present city limit to the
ETJ line of Universal City.
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There were no citizens wishing to speak on this subject.
There being no questions from Council, Mayor Sawyer closed the
public hearing at 7:02 p.m.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Special Meeting of December
11, 1985 and B. Regular Meeting of December 17, 1985.
Mr. Baldwin asked that in the minutes of the Special Meeting of
December 11, 1985, Item #8 on the 3rd page, the last line should
correctly show Mr. Baldwin as being the School District Business
Manager.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of
December 11, 1985 and the Regular Meeting of December l7, 1985 as
amended. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#2 BEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#3 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-D-l
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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, BE AMENDED BY
REVISING SECTION 18-91 PARKING PROHIBITED, OF
SAID CODE
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Mr. Greenwald moved
ordinance amending the
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carried as follows:
to approve on final consideration an
Traffic Code by prohibiting parking on the
Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion, which
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AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
14 ORDIRARCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDI NANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-15
BY REZONI NG A 62.981 ACRE TRACT OF LAND OUT
OF COMAL COUNTY TO LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M-1) AND
REFLECTING SUCH CHANGE ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ ZONING
ORDINANCE.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
rezoning 62.981 acres of land in Comal County to M-l. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#5 POOL RATES: Mr. Gilmore had presented Council with
written recommendations concerning the pool activities for 1986,
including operating period and hours, reservation night, a
decrease in daily gate fees from $1.15 to $1, season pass rates
to remain the same, etc.
Mr. Sharpe asked if the reduction in daily gate fees was just to
make bookkeeping easier. Mr. Gilmore said that we had numerous
complaints last year from parents whose children would lose the
extra 25 cents or lose the change on the way home or something.
Mr. Gilmore said we do not feel this will lower the income from
the pool that much. One other change would be to sell season
passes to outside city citizens 30 days prior to the pool
opening.
Mr. Stanhope asked if any consideration had been given to
families with children who could not afford passes. Attorney
Barris said to do that the City would have to have some policy
for reduced prices or something along those lines.
Mr. Aguilar asked who would coach the swim team that is
recommended. Mr. Gilmore said the lifeguards would.
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Mr. Aguilar also asked if it would be worth while to print and
sell booklets of tickets. Mr. Gilmore said he would look into
that.
Mr. Gilmore also advised that the man with the concession
contract has agreed to lower coke prices for Schertz residents.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the swimming pool rates for 1986
season as suggested in the memo dated January 3, 1986. Mr.
Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 CORRIDOR COUNCIL: Mayor Sawyer said this is a request g~. bD~
to contribute to the Greater Austin-San Antonio Corridor Council, /5~
Inc. for 1986.
Mr. Sharpe moved to table this request at this time in order to
find out the formula they use and to invite their executive
director to a meeting to tell us what they are doing for small
cities. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
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NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer asked the City Manager to
next workshop meeting. Mr. Aguilar
Sharpe and that he would be attending
Council on Friday and would hand
inv itation.
invite Paul Edwards to the
said he agreed with Mr.
a meeting of the Corridor
deliver the letter of
#7 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None
#8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Mr. Gilmore advised that the 4b,oob
State has placed certain fees on us in order to operate our water /~?
and sewer system and our operators have to have their
certifications renewed each year now.
B. San Antonio Planning Department said today they are setting
up van-poolS between San Antonio and Austin. They will be (')
sending additional information. They have some in operation now ~'tOO/
and are expanding to this area. Mr. Gilmore said' he advised them ~
he would be the contact person and also told them to contact the/O
Chamber of Commerce.
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C. As Council knows, our insurance carrier refused to renew our ~g
liability insurance this year. We were able to get coverage t{fo,6
through TML but had to take general liability as well in order to /30
get the auto liability. We will have about $12,000 additional
expenses for insurance that was not in the budget.
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D. In the latest Texas Town and City magazine there are two good
articles; on page 19 - discussion of experimental zoning and on
page 21 - it shows that Schertz is holding an advanced Wastewater
school.
.9 ITEMS BY COORCIL: A. There is a need for stop signs on
the access road into Tri County.
B. Mr. Sharpe asked Attorney Harris if there has been any update
on the water line recovery. Mr. Harris referred the question to
Mr. Gilmore, who had recently talked to the attorney hand 1 ing
this matter. Mr. Gilmore said the attorney is setting up
depositions for our people, the Bonding Company etc.
Mr. Baldwin reminded the City Manager that he was to furnish an
update report on what is being done concerning the burglaries on
FM 78. Mr. Gilmore said we have stepped up use of key cards,
stepped up surveillance, but no arrests have been made.
Mr. Stanhope asked if .17 on the Bell Ringer should be removed
but Mr. Gilmore asked to leave it on. It concerned traff ic
lights on Jack Hays Boulevard and although we did get one at the
intersection with Elbel Road, we are now trying to get one at the
intersection with East Live Oak Road.
Mr. Aguilar asked if we had ever accepted the slate of officers
for the library board. He said he would like to make it
official. The new officers are: Fred Ross, Chairman; Ruth
Tienor, Vice Chairman; Julie Parr, Treasurer and Mary McAllister,
Secretary. Mr. Aguilar said they also discussed an ordinance
establishing fines for over-due books. Mr. Gilmore said he had
talked with the Librarian and has several samples and will get
one written for attorney approval.
Mr. Aguilar said that as all know, we have somebody in town who
likes the library flag to the extent of removing it occasionally.
Mr. Aguilar wondered if we could have the eyelets welded to the
pole so it would be harder to remove.
The Library Board is working on the dancelauction which will be
held on February 15th.
Mr. Greenwald asked if Jerry had a chance to look at the building
on Oak street to see if it was worth fixing.
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B. Have we heard anything new on Schirmervil1e. Mayor said he
would give an update.
Mr. Stanhope said that before Christmas he noticed
being erecfed a large sign on the right hand side of
toward New Braunfels near the Log Cabin Restaurant.
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#10 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer said he had a letter from
Coralea Fenner regarding the Schirmervi11e annexation. They have
written Mr. Thompson asking what they are doing. The letter was
sent on December l6th and they have received no answer. Mrs.
Fenner and her group would like to keep Randolph from having the
same type of trouble Kelly is having now.
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Mayor Sawyer said 1985 was one of the best years he has spent in
a long time. He said he enjoyed working with all the Councilmen
and thinks the City is moving in a desirable direction. The
Mayor said he appreciates the spirit of cooperation with the City
staff, the Legal staff, etc.
III ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Sharpe, seconded by
Mr. Baldwin and unanimously carried, the meeting was declared
adjourned at 7:54 pm.
ATTEST:
Secretary, City of Schertz