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The Schertz City Council convened in SpeCial Workshop Session,
Wednesday september 10, 1986, at 7:00 p.m. in the Conference Room
of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road, Schertz, Texas.
The following members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer;
Councilmembers Charles B. Sharpe; Raymond Stanhope; Hal Baldwin;
Adolph Aguilar; and Kenneth Greenwald. Staff present were City
Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and Deputy City Secretary Alice Austin.
II BEARING OF RESIDPB.IS: Mr. Bill Neller of 305 Koch
Street addressed the council concerning abuse of a dog at 814
Curtiss. He advised that he had heard the dog whining and upon
checking found the animal tied with a short piece of rag. At
approximat~ly 8:30 he had heard a noise of chairs being turned
over and found the same animal in his back yard -with a 4 foot
piece of rope and a 4 foot piece of 2 x 4 tied to him. He
advised that he had called to have the animal control come out
and pick up the animal and was told that they only came out in an
emergency situation after hours. Be was advised to fasten the
dog up and the animal control would pick it up the next morning.
He untied the animal from the 2 x 4 and it ran away.
Mr. Neller also addressed council concerning a new program
described in the August issue of Readers Digest. The program is
called "Have you tagged your child today". Mr. Neller advised 01'
that he had ordered 25 to show to the school and he felt that if .
the school did not want to by them that he had approached the VFW
and they would by them. He said he felt that the tags would help
a child in an emergency situation.
12 Consideration, of P&Z recommendations on vacating
Beacon Street south of Curtiss.
It was explained that the property was used for a utility
easement. A suggestion was made to give the property to the lady
who's propertY,it abutted.
#3 Discussion of a resolution of Noncompliance,
Schertz Modular Park, Unit I.
Mr. Gilmore explained that letters had been sent to Mr. Parker
advising him that no permits would be issued for the disputed
area until the violations have been corrected. Be explained that
Mr. Parker had done things in the park even violating the
variance that council had granted. The Resolution will be filed
with the plat in the County to warn potential buyers of the
restrictions.
Mr. Sharpe requested that a section be added that would inform
any potential buyer that until the disputed area was brought into ['JI,
compliance no use would be permitted.
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#4 Discussion of Sign Ordinance.
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Mi. Gilmore explained that the Sign Ordinance had been reviewed
b~ P&Z and sent to Council approximately 1 month ago.
~ter discussion the following changes were recommended for the
sfgn Ordinance:
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A~d: Def ini tion of Bench Sign
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c~ange: Section 6. Political Signs to allow signs to be displayed
6' days prior to the election.
C ange: Article VI, Section 2. To prohibit the parking of
a vertising vehicles or trailers on public right-of-way or on
p blic property. To limit parking of advertising vehicles or
t ailers on private property to no longer than 48 hours without a
p rmit.
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ctange: Article VIII, Section 7, Bench Signs to allow them on
p ivate property with proper maintenance. Not allow them on
P1blic right-of-way or public property.
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C~ange: Article VIII, Section 10, para 4, line 1, delete "in his
ol'inion".
I~i sert I into Article VIII, Section 11 date of January 1, 1990.
A d: Abticle IX, Section 11, Sign Inventory, to be maintained on
a 1 signs. Inventory to be maintained by Inspection Department.
C ange: Article X, Section 2, Penalty to reflect a fine amount
a d Schedule of Fees.
C uncil requested that Mr. Gilmore check with Mr. Harris on
l"ability of city in forcing compliance on billboards.
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o dinance.
Discussion of P&Z recommendations on Zoning
M . Sharpe requested that this item be passed and if time allowed
d"scussed after other items had been taken care of.
#6 Discussion of annexation along FM 482 and FM 2252.
Mr. Gilmore advised that annexation of this area would allow the
city control over what is built in the area. Mr. Baldwin ask if
we were going to have a restraining order placed against us if we
d~ annex the area. Mr. Gilmore said that he felt that if we had
went back at them before the city could have won.
C ncensus of Council was to proceed with annexation procedures.
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.7 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore asked Council if
they wanted to put the City's 1/4 page ad in the Chamber of
Commerce Membership directory. Cost would be $75.00. Consensus
of Council was yes.
Bids for drainage under FM 3009 would be let sometime this month
by the state. Mr. Gilmore requested that City go out at same
time for Crest Oak Drainage. He advised that we may be able to
get the same contractor as the state and save some money.
Mr. Aguilar asked if we had the release from Mr. Simmons for
Circle Oak. Mr. Gilmore advised that we had not yet received the
release but it was in the works.
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Concensus of Council was to go out for bids.
Mr. Gilmore advised that council had been given a copy of request
for final modification of 1985/86 Budget. He explained that the
jump under Animal Control was because of contractual and the
problem causing the increase had been taken care of. The
increase to street & Park was due to vandalism in the park and
break-in at the pool.
Council requested that the final modification be brought to them
next year when they were working on budget. They advised that a
closer year end estimate would aid them in budget preparation.
Mr. Gilmore advised Council that the budgeted tax figure had been l~J. i
given to the City by the Appraisal District and was in error. He
advised that the figure would place the city approximately 7
million dollars short. He advised that a 3% increase will not
bring in the budgeted amount, it would take a 6.8% increase.
Council agreed that they preferred not to increase to the 6.8%.
Mr. Gilmore advised that he could adjust some other items of
income to cover the $20,000 dollars needed therefore not
requiring any increase except the 3% originally requested.
Concensus of Council was to go with 3% or .4128 per 100.
Mr. Gilmore advised that the individual involved with the
ambulance might settle out of court. He advised that we were
asking for the full amount plus attorney fees.
Mr. Gilmore advised that the FBI has been out and talked to two
policemen concerning a civil rights complaint filed by two people
in the apartments.
.8 ITFMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Aguilar asked if the City had a list
of handicapped people. Mr. Gilmore said he wasn't sure but he
thought SAFES had a list.
Mr. Sharpe advised that Commissioner Jim Brannon's grandson had
died. Council requested that a condolence card be sent in their
name.
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M~. Sharpe said that the water at his house was coming out milky.
Mf" Gilmore said he would have John Bierschwale check this out.
M. . Sharpe advised that he had attended a program given by TEXCEL
c ncerning helping existing businesses. He said that it was
v tal to get to know local businessmen and let them know that we
a preciate them being here. He advised that statistics show that
8 % of new business comes from expansion of existing business.
A other part of the program concerned grants. He advised that
t ere were many private foundations which have money for
w rthwhile projects. Need to check into some of these
f undations.
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M~.. Sharpe advised that the Chamber of Commerce was working to
s t up a training session on Economic Development. He said he
w uld like to encourage Mr. Gilmore, Steve Simonson and the
m mbers of council to attend.
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Mr. Sharpe advised that Monday night the appraisal district would
bf looking at their budget. This would be the last time for
i put. Mr. Baldwin said we need assurances that the appraisal
d'strict budgeted enough money to fund appraisals.
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M~. Sharpe requested that the area around the dumpster on Main at
the tire shop be inspected and a larger dumpster be required if
nFcessary. The area was very unsightly.
M . Stanhope advised that the City of Schertz had been mentioned
i Time Magazine by a former resident.
. Baldwin asked if the accidents on Jack Hayes Boulevard had
b en pass ed on to th e ,State. Mr. Gilmor e said that th is was
e'ther in the works or already in the mail. Mr. Gilmore advised
t at we were picking up a counter as the last count was taken in
t e wrong area.. He advised that copies would be sent to Mr.
K. mple and Mr. Ehlers.
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M~" Baldwin asked if a letter had been sent to the house at
R ndolph and Brooks concerning the bushes. He advised this was a
very dangerous condition. Mr. Gilmore advised he had passed the
i formation on to the Inspection department
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M~. Greenwald advised council of an article where the Edwards
group were getting into the business of controlling the aquifer.
T ey are attempting to limit the amount of water being pumped
from the aquifer.
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M~. Greenwald also advised that an aLticle in the Seguin Gazette
sated that the County would not maintain county roads within 100
feet of the Clty limits.
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M~YOr Sawyer and Mr. Gilmore both explained that the paper was
i error. The city will be notified 90 days prior to when the
c unty will be working on a road that continues into the city
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limits. If the city wishes the county will continue into the
city limits and the city will reemburse the county for the work
done within the city limits.
Mr. Greenwald advised that the people in Lone Oak are attempting
to replace the entry sign. He ask if there was any possibil~ty
of city participation. Mayor Sawyer explained that the city
could not participate because it would set a precedent for other
subdivision signs.
#9 ITDIS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer advised that the City of
Schertz was being considered by Walmart but it might fall
through. He advised that some of our advertising was paY1ng off
and if groups would like to be shown around arrangements could be
made.
Mayor Sawyer advised that Mr. Greenwald had accepted as the
City's representative to the U.S. Constitution Bi-Centennial
Committee.
Mayor Sawyer advised that he
the AACOG meeting september
Valley's request for funds.
verify to see if the case had
and Mr. Gilmore would be attending
16 at 10 A.M. to protest Green
He advised that Mr. Gilmore would
been dropped.
Mr. Gilmore advised that we would be going out for bids on
Schertz Parkway. A meeting with Mr. Bindseil has been arranged
to explain what is happening so he may make a determination on
the benefits to him. Advised we would be going to court November
1 to condemn the lots on l3the row. We should iook at
condemnation proceeding for those on this end. He also advised
that Mr. Ackermann had not responded to correspondence sent to
him.
Mayor Sawyer ,asked if Mr. Gilmore had explained that the
insurance lawyers had taken over the case for those named in the
lawsuit. Council requested that Mr. Harris remain involved.
.10 ADJOUlUIUJrl: Mayor Sawyer adjourned
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