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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 18, 1986
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The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
March 18, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live
Oak Road, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present:
Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Charles B. Sharpe; Hal Baldwin;
Raymond E. Stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald. Staff
present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and Deputy City
Secretary Sylvia C. Taylor.
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Mayor Sawyer welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced Mrs.
Nelson, of the V.F.W. Auxiliary who presented a donation to SAFES
Director Tom Funk, Fire Chief Edward Melton and Chief of Police
James Keith, who was not present.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer explained the purpose of the Joint
Public Hearing was to receive input from the public on a request
by Mr. Saunderson and Mr. Leon to rezone a 3.56 acre tract of
land from R-2 Residential to Neighborhood Services. He then
turned the meeting over to Mr. Bob Andrews, Vice-Chairman of the
Plpnning and zoning Commission.
Mr. Andrews explained the purpose of the publ ic hear ing was to
receive input from residents, staff and CounciL Mr. Andrews
also explained the procedures for the hearing; first will be
comments and location from the city staff, then any comments from
the citizens, and lastly comments from the person requesting the [J
hearing. After the close of the hearing, there will be no
further comments received by either P & Z or City Council. All
comments will be taken into consideration and P & z will have ten
days in which to make a recommendation to City Council.
Steve Simmonson, Planning Coordinator, explained the location of
the 3.56 acre tract, and stated letters had be sent to residents
in the surrounding area; the only one to reply was G.V.E.C. and
they were in favor of the request. Mr. Simmonson added that the
City Staff was in favor of the request.
Mr. Andrews asked for citizen input on the request; no citizens
wished to speak. Thus Mr. Andrews asked Mr. Saunderson if he had
any additional comment on his request.
Mr. Saunderson passed out some pamphlets.
he had spoken to the Liquor Board and
problems.
Mr. Saunderson stated
did not foresee any
Mr. Aquilar inquired as to the location of the main building.
Mr. Saunderson stated the main building was located on Elbel.
Mr. Aguilar also asked how many parking lots were to be
constructed. Mr. Saunderson stated the parking lot would be to ~
the east side of the building but the number of spaces was not I i
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Mr. Andrews asked how
Saunderson replied the
square feet, inside.
large the building is to be.
building would be approximately
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3,000
Mr. Andrews also asked how many people the building would
accommodate. Mr. Saunderson stated approximately 200 to 250
would be accommodated.
Mr. Stanhope asked if the patio was also going to be used for
serving. Mr. Saunderson stated it was.
Mr. Aquilar asked how
sur rounded by drainage.
would be surrounded.
many sides of the building would be
Mr. Saunderson replied that two sides
Mr. Baldwin asked Mr. Saunderson if he had any problems with
paragraph C of the State Liquor Board. Mr. Saunderson stated he
had spoken to the Liquor Board and had been informed that the
Liquor Board enforces the City'S Ordinance.
Mr. Andrews asked if there were any further questions or
comments; there being no further question or comments the public
hearing was closed at 7:13 p.m.
Mayor Sawyer called for a short recess at this time in order for
,.-- P & Z members to depart for their own meeting.
The Regular Meeting reconvened at 7:16 p.m.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the
minutes of Special Workshop meeting of 2-12-86, Regular Meeting
of 2-18-86, Special Workshop meeting of 2-26-86 and Regular
Meeting 3-4-86. Mr. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried
as follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: Councilman Baldwin abstained on the Special
Workshop meeting of 2-26-86.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None
#3 JUVENILE SERVICES: Mayor Sawyer introduced Ms. Maribeth
Powers, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer from Guadalupe County.
Ms. Powers invited the Council to an Open House of the Juvenile
Probation Office, 1310 IH 35, Thursday, March 20, from 2:00 p.m.
until 4:00 p.m.; the dedication being at 2:30 p.m.
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Ms. Powers explained the purpose of the Juvenile Probation
Program; she stated that if a tax roll-back was enforced funds
for this program would be cut.
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Mr. Sharpe asked what the normal length of stay in the facilities
was. Ms. Powers responded that the normal length was 48 hours;
they had been housing children from other counties, the longest
length of stay for other counties being 23 days.
Mr. Stanhope asked how much they had budgeted. Ms. Powers stated
her budget consisted of $40,000 f rom the county, $60.000 also
f rom the county, and either $57 or $67,000 f rom the State. If
there is a roll-back her budget will be affected.
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Mr. Baldwin asked if the County owned the building. Ms. Powers
replied that the County did own the bUilding.
Mr. Aguilar asked what services were provided to the children.
Ms. Powers stated the children were fed, clothed, and educated.
Ms. Powers thanked Council for their time;
roll-back was enforced she would be back
assistance.
adding that if a
to ask for their
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON
F.M. 482 FROM THE SOUTHWEST CITY LIMIT
EASTERLY TO THE NORTHWEST CITY LIMITS AND
REPEALING ALL OTHER ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Mr. Stanhope moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
establishing speed limits on F.M. 482. Mr. Sharpe seconded the
motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar 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,
AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-l5 BY REZONING
TWO TRACTS OF LAND OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY AND
REFLECTING SUCH CHANGE ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ ZONING ORDINANCE.
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Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
amending Zoning Ordinance No. 79-S-15 by rezoning two tracts of
land. Mr. Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as
follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 BID AWARD: Mayor Sawyer stated this was a consideration
to award a bid for repairing and repainting the old Universal
Ci ty Water tank. Staff recommends D' Brother s bid in the amount
of $24,000.00.
Mr. Greenwald moved to award the bid for the Universal City water
tank repairs to D'Brother from Helotes for $24,000.00. Mr.
Aquilar seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS: Mayor Sawyer stated the
transfer of appropriations was a consideration to amend the 1985-
86 Budget.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the transfer of appropriations as
stated in the March 7th, 1986 letter. Mr. Stanhope seconded the
motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#8 POLICY LETTER: Mayor Sawyer introduced Policy Letter No.
86-P-l and read the policy as follows:
"All statements released to the new media concerning
City matters, projects or operations will be released through the
City Manager to insure that statements released reflect the
official position of the City."
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve policy letter as written. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion.
Mr. Sharpe stated the policy should include a phrase stating that
any City employee may discuss any city business with citizens; a
distinction between private cit:izen and media should be made.
Mr. Sharpe wants to ensure that city employees will not tell an
individual who calls they cannot give them any information
pertaining to that particular individual.
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Mr. Gilmore stated the purpose of the policy letter would be
reinforced at the staff meeting in the morning.
Mr. Aguilar stated he had no qualms about the policy, however if
an employee does know the answer to a question he should answer
it clarifing himself by saying "This is as far as I know" or
something to that effect.
Mr. Greenwald asked if the letter was supposed to say "City
Manager or Deputy City Manager"
Mayor Sawyer explained that when the City Manager was not present
the Deputy City Manager was City Manager therefore adding Deputy
City Manager was not necessary.
Mr. Baldwin stated he "could not help but feel that this is
muzzling department heads just a little bit in terms of their
ability to be able to speak for themselves and their
departments. " Mr. Baldwin also stated he could understand the
reason for the City Manager making official statements that
pertain to the growth in the City, and things that are of the
official position of the City but is not sure he would "muzzle"
employees completely from talking to the press.
Mr. Greenwald stated the letter did not say employees could not
speak to the press but that the City Manager would release to the
media the official position of the city.
There being no further discussion Mayor Sawyer called for a vote;
the motion carried as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilman Sharpe, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald
Councilman Baldwin
19 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None.
#10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT:
following:
Mr. Gilmore reported on the
A. A letter f rom the Health Department's inspector,
referring to an inspection they made of the water facilities with
the only comment on the need to improve the looks of the
facilities; we are in the process of painting and fixing the
facilities so we are in good shape as far as our facilities and
services go in the Water Department.
B. Our insurance companies Loss Control visited on
January 30, and reviewed the various aspects of operation; we
recieved a very good loss control report from them.
C. Mr. Sharpe and Mr. Gilmore went to New Braunfe1s to
meet with the Japanese businessmen touring the United States.
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#11 ITEMS BY COUNCIL:
Mr. Aguilar asked the status of the sign up on East Live Oak Road
and Elbel. Mr. Gilmore stated that a variance was given to
.Thistle Creek, Vaughn has not yet returned.
IMr. Baldwin announced that the Val Verde sign was down.
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IMr. Stanhope asked for the letter on animal quarantine to be
~lace on the next workshop.
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~r. Stanhope also inquired about Mobile Villa progress on Mrs.
~aby's complaint. Mr. Gilmore stated the lady complained about,
~rs. Combes, was in compliance with our ordinance. She was asked
Ito throwaway some trash but other than that she was in
Icompl iance.
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'Mr. Stanhope also asked Mr. Gilmore if he knew anything about the
lady allowing her dogs to run free outside her gate. Mr. Gilmore
stated it was the first he had heard of it, but would check into
it.
!Mr. Stanhope asked what was going on underneath the bridge on
IF.M. 78. Mr. Gilmore stated it was not known at this time; the
~eop1e responsible for the digging will be in tomorrow.
~r. Stanhope also inquired
10f I.H. 35. Mr. Gilmore
earlier in the day but
Iprogress.
~r. Stanhope stated the Water Department should be sent a thank
~ou card for their outstanding work.
as to the progress on the sewage plant
stated he had gone to New Braunfels
due to the elections there was no
IMr. Baldwin asked for the Animal Control Ordinance to be included
!in the next workshop session.
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IMr. Sharpe stated he had spoken to Mr. Tschirhart of Green Valley
~ater Supply Corporation. Mr. Tschirhart indicated in their
Iletter, dated Feb. 25, 1986, it was not their intent to say they
~id not want to have further discussions.
~r. Sharpe also stated that after speaking to Mr. Tschirhart he
Ihad spoken to Mr. Davenport. Mr. Sharpe asked Mr. Davenport if he
~ou1d comply with the last paragraph of our letter. Mr. Davenport
Istated they objected to a phrase in the last paragraph.
~r. Sharpe said Mr. Davenport would like to arrange a date for
~heir board and a member of City Council to meet.
~r. Baldwin invited Council to the School Board Meeting, Thursday
r- lat 7:00 p.m., at Frank Dobie Middle School. The meeting was to
Irecognize students for their outstanding academic achievements.
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Mayor Sawyer announce a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board.
He appointed Mrs. Barbara Stanhope to fill this vacancy.
Mayor Sawyer also invited the Council to the signing of an
agreement between the Universal City and Schertz Library,
regarding service between the two cities, Thursday at 4:15 p.m.
Mayor Sawyer stated a Certificate of Recognition for support of
Youth Art Month was received from SCUCISD.
Mayor Sawyer stated the Guadalupe County Commissioners Court has
decided to remain neutral on the landfill effort.
#13 ADJOURNMENT:
Mr. Aguilar moved to adjourn the meeting at 7: 58 p.m.. Mr.
Sharpe seconded the motion that carried as follows:
AYES: Councilman Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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