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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 17, 1986
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
June l7, 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; and Ken Greenwald.
Absent: Adolph Aguilar. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy
G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer explained the purpose of the public
hearing was to receive citizen input on the proposed annexation
of approximately 29.l76 acres of land out of Comal County. This
originated with a request for annexation by Forbes Management,
the owners. The land is located on IH 35 between Hubertus Road
and FM 482.
There were no citizens wishing to speak either pro or con on this
issue, nor did any of the Councilmembers have any remarks.
Therefore Mayor Sawyer closed the public hearing at 7:0l p.m.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINDTES: Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting of May l4th, Special Meeting of
r-- May 28th and Regular Meeting of June 3rd, 1986. Mr. Stanhope
seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Sawyer introduced Mr.
Dennis Hayes, sponso~, and Ian Englefield, a Life Scout who is
present because he is working toward becoming an Eagle Scout.
There were no citizens wishing to speak.
#3 RESERVE OFFICER: Mayor Sawyer called on Corporal Bundy,
who introduced Larry Webb seeking appointment as a Police Reserve
Officer. Cpl. Bundy advised that Mr. Webb has just completed the
l45 hour reserve officer course and was recommended for
appointment by three creditable persons. The Police Department
staff feel that Mr. Webb will make a fine Reserve Office for the
City of Schertz.
Mr. Baldwin moved to appoint Larry Webb to the Police Reserve
Force. Mr. stanhope seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
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AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
None
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Mayor Sawyer said he has known Larry for a long time and told him
that the City Council will be happy to have him work for the 0
Ci ty. The Mayor went on to say that we all appreciate his
volunteering to be a part of our city.
#4 ORDINARCB: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 86-F-l2
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8.3-
F-7, SECTION XLII B~4 FIRE HYDRANT,
CONNECTION FEE, DEPOSIT AND USER CHARGE;
ADDING SECTION XLII 0 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION
WATER 'SERVICE LINE CONNECTIONS, REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve on final consideration an
ordinanc.e amending Section XLII B. 4 of ordinance 83-F-7. Mr.
Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
None
#5 ORDIRARCB: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 86-A-13
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF
THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINING 4l. 744 ACRES MORE OR LESS, 'OOT OF
GUADALUPE 'COUNTY.
Mr. Stanhope moved to approve final consideration of an ordinance
on the proposed annexation of 41.744 acres out of Gaudalupe
County. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: . Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#5-A ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance and read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 79-
S-15, BY REZONING 77.19 ACRES OF LAND OUT OF
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GUADALUPE COUNTY AND REFLECTING SUCH CHANGE
ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
SCHERTZ ZONING ORDINANCE.
iMr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
amending the zoning ordinance by rezoning 77.19 acres of land out
lof Guadalupe County as requested by Larry Thomas Company. Mr.
.~harpe seconded the motion.
r. Sharpe said he would like to discuss again, as we have in
. orkshop so many times, the subject of zoning so much to R-5. He
isaid we should encourage developers to zone large lot sizes
because on the small lots you are unable to site a house without
~aking trees down. This is something that is going to affect the
Fity for years.
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion before Council,
~ith the following results:
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NAYS:
Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald
None
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#6 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF
THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS ,BY THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINING 5428.993 ACRES MORE OR LESS OUT
OF BEXAR' COUNTY.
~r. Greenwald moved, saying it was his pleasure to make the
~otion, to approve the first reading of an ordinance on the
proposed annexation of 5428.993 acres out of Bexar County. Mr.
fharpe seconded the motion.
~ayor Sawyer said we have received word f rom San Antonio that
I;hey are making final reading on the deannexation of this land
rnd will turn it over to us by July l, 1986.
~r. Gilmore said we have passed the word to SAFES, the Fire and
~olice Departments that it will be ours after that date.
IThe Mayor then called for a vote on the motion bef~re Council,
rith the following results:
! AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
, NAYS: None
I #7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced an ordinance and read
~he caption as-fOllows:
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AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE NO.
80-S-l3, ARTICLE III, SECTION l8.l'OSTREET
AND TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNS.
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Mr. Stanhope moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance
amending the subdivision ordinance on street and traffic control
signs. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, stanhope and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#8 ORDINARCE: 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 ZONING
ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-15, BY REZONING 41~744
ACRES OF LAND OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY 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 approximately 41.744 acres of land out of Guadalupe
County. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#9 VARIANCE REQOEST: Mayor Sawyer said that Mr. Parker has
asked for a variance to the set back for Pecan Grove Park.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendation
for denial of the request to vary the setback from lO feet to 6
or 7 feet. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion.
Mr. Sharpe said the point he wanted to make sure of is that we
did hot make them remove the mobile homes that are already tied
down. Mr. Greenwald agreed saying that Mr. Gilmore has told them
that the 22 that are there can stay but if they are removed then
the replacement will have to meet the ordinance set back
requirements.
Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion, motion carried
with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald.
None
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#10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. We have a meeting with the
r- Home Owners Association in Northcliffe Thursday, the 19th, in
their Clubhouse. Everyone at the last meeting had heard rumors
that Schertz would just go out and annex them without telling
anyone so we assured them we had no intention of doing that.
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Mayor Sawyer, who had attended the last meeting also, said that
they were invited out there without really knowing what the
people had in mind. There were some that wanted to incorporate,
some wanted annexation by Schertz and some liked the way they are
now. They asked a lot of questions and we feel we made a few
converts.
Mr. Gilmore said that as far as annexing them was concerned, they
could see the benefits but wanted to know how it was going to hit
them in the pocketbook.
B. Mr. Gilmore said he has called a Bond Committee meeting for
next Wednesday, our workshop night, because that is the only
night that Mr. Anderlitch had free. He said he sent Mr.
Anderlitch some priorities for projects so that he could work out
some schedules for tax increases, etc.
C. Received letter from Tom Vickers, Bexar County Judge praising
our Volunteer Fire Department for their help.
D. As requested by Council, staff approached Southern Pacif ic
Railroad to see if there was a possibility of getting some right
of way from them. They replied that they had forwarded the
request to Dallas office but feel the project is feasible. We
have taken action and are continuing to work out some means of
widening FM 78.
Mr. Baldwin asked if the City has done anything or do we intend
to help control dangerous chemicals that go through town.
Mr. Gilmore replied that the Fire Chief says that seminars will
be set up to discuss this and try to develop some type of plan.
The Railroad is aware and they are trying to help the cities.
Mr. Stanhope asked if the City has a plan and was told that we do
have a plan and that according to the State our plan is the best
one in the state.
Mayor Sawyer explained explained about being involved with two of
the exercises held by Emergency Management - one was state wide
Twister II, the last one was a simulated tornado and we evacuated
the senior citizens on that one. He said the State has
complimented Ed Melton to me on both occasions. On the last one
our city staff were involved. Afterwards, the State has a de-
br ief ing to find out what happened, what went wrong or right,
iwhat questions were asked, etc. Mayor Sawyer said that Ed Melton
Ihas asked to join with Universal C1ty to get one truck equipped,
complete with uniforms, for a chemical type accident.
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Mayor Sawyer introduced Mr. Paul Brown, saying that he had spent
the day with Mr. Brown on the industrial tour.
Mr. Brown, from Ohio and representing Forbes Management, informed
Council that he and his partner have just purchased additional
land on IH35, at Hubertus Road, and hope to do something with the
land that everyone will be proud to have in our city. He
expressed his appreciation to Schertz, saying that they have
gotten nothing but excellent cooperation from staff, who are
~retty efficient. He said Schertz is a darn nice place in which
to conduct business. He said he enjoyed the tour and had
suggested that it be an annual affair.
#11 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Sharpe said it looks as if they
are putting up a fence~in the front yard at 2804 Cedar Lane.
Also there is a house in Woodland Oaks that is for sale by Realty
World and the weeds are about neck high. This is at 2700
Lockwood.
Mr. Sharpe asked if the str~eet that had the damage has been
dedicated to the city. Mr. Gilmore said the street is being
fixed by the contractor.
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Mr. Sharpe mentioned that there are some big gouges in some of
the streets. Mr. Gilmore said there was a meeting last week D
concerning these gouges and they are being addressed.
Mr. Baldwin said that there is a lot of erosion on East Live Oak
Road. Mr. Gilmore said that although the Highway Department put
the road in, right now it is our problem. We had a lot of damage
due to the heavy rains and have set pr ior i ties to get these
fixed.
Mr. Baldwin announced that Mr. Ray Corbett died this past week
and the family has started a memorial fund in his name and the
funds will be used for improvements to Ray Corbett School.
Mr. s'tanhope referred to the Streets and Parks monthly report and
ask if the gallons and mileage were correct for the sweeper and
is the low mileage a seasonal problem. Mr. Gilmore said it is
seasonal but the figures given do not sound correct . He will
check.
#12 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer said he had the privilege
of attending the Greater Randolph Metrocom tour and thought it
was well thought out. He said that Mr. Brown would probably
write a letter of commendation and that the Mayor had written Mr.
Chadwick thanking him.
Mr. Sawyer said there was an offer from Major Toothaker to take 0
video pictures' of the 'areas that we would like for bonding
purposes. Then we would have the tapes for an organization that
might be interested. Major Toothaker is offering his services.
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~r. stanhope said he, being the only one that went to TML, has
Isome notes and would bring them to the next workshop and share
Ithem with Council.
I #13 ADJOORNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Sharpe, seconded by
~r. Greenwald and unanimously carried, the meeting was declared
~djourned at 7:48 p.m.
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