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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 1. 1985
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesady,
October 1, 1985, at 7:00 J?m. in the Council Chambers of the
Municipal Complex, 1400 LJ.ve 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 HEARING: Mayor Sawyer opened the public hearing and said
the purpose of the hearing was to receive input from the citizens
on the proposed annexation of approximately 83.22 acres of land
out of Bexar County.
Mr. Gilmore gave the location of this proposal as being 250 feet
either side of FM 1518 from the present city limits to Lower
Seguin Road. He pointed out a map that showed all the property
owners in the proposed annexation.
Mayor Sawyer then asked if there were any citizens wishing to be
heard on this proposed annexation.
Mr. Herman Schwartz spoke on behalf of his mother, who owned
property in the area in question. He asked the sequence of
events and was told that deannexation by San Antonio and
annexation by Schertz would be almost simultaneous. Mr. Schwartz
also wanted to know what other reasons there were for annexation
besides the ultimate annexation of the Shermerville area. Mr.
Gilmore explained that the City would have control over what goes
in along FM 1518 and could alleviate some of the health and
safety problems being created now. Since the area is in Schertz'
extraterritorial jurisdiction, we are the logical ones to control
the area.
Mr. Schwartz also asked when citizen's rights began if the area
is annexed and Mayor Sawyer told him immediately. Mr. Gilmore
explained that although citizen rights become effective
immediately, a person would have to be a Schertz citizen for six
months according to our Charter and State law before they could
run for office.
Ms. Joan Harris, who lives at the corner of FM 1518 and Schaefer
Road asked about the City's leash law. She said she has three
large dogs and no fence. The animals do not go beyond her
property and are very good watch dogs. Ms. Haris was told that
J.f her dogs do not leave her property and neighbors do not
complain, she will have no problems.
Ms. Harris said on the back part of their property, which will
not be annexed, they have a family member living there. Will
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they be able to get city water. Mr. Gilmore explained that if
they are now on Schaefer Water, they will continue to get water
from the city but would have to pay outside city rates.
Mr. Steve Ruiz, who lives in Rittimann addition, asked if this
annexation would have any affect on his area. Mr. Gilmore said
no, that neither Rittimann nor Mendoza additions were included.
There being no further citizens wishing to speak, Mayor Sawyer
declared the public hearing closed at 7:14 p.m.
#1 HEARING Qf RESIDENTS: There were none wishing to speak.
#2 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 85-D-19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE
AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS 18-32 STOP, 18-
76 SPEED, 18-91 PARKING PROHIBITED, OF SAID
CODE.
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve the final consideration of an
ordinance amending the traffic control ordinance. Mr. Stanhope
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#3 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 85-H-16
AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF
LIVESTOCK, FOWL, CATS, DOGS, WILD ANIMALS,
AND VICIOUS ANIMALS WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ; PRESCRIBING SANITARY
CONDITIONS OF PENS AND ENCLOSURES;
PRESCRIBING LIMITS IN DISTANCE FROM LIVING,
DINING, OR SLEEPING STRUCTURES; PROVIDING FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICERS, LICENSING,
VACCINATING AND IMPOUNDING OF DOGS AND CATS;
PROVIDING ANNUAL OCCUPATIONAL PERMITS;
PROVIDING IMPOUNDING AND SELLING OF LIVESTOCK
RUNNING AT LARGE; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE;
PROVIDING PENALTY AND . REPEALING CERTAIN
ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT
HEREWITH EXCEPT THOSE PROVISIONS IN THE
ZONING ORDINANCE WHICH REGULATE THE KEEPING
OF LIVESTOCK, FOWL, DOGS AND CATS.
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Mr. Greenwald moved to approve on final consideration an
ordinance regulating animal control. Mr. Baldwin seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 85-A-17
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENTION OF
THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND
CONTAINING 88.9 ACRES MORE OR LESS, OUT OF
COMAL COUNTY.
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve on final consideration an ordinance
annexing 88.9 acres of land out of Comal County. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
#5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 85-H-18
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING WASTE MANAGEMENT OF
SAN ANTONIO CONTRACT .TO OPERATE. A GARBAGE
COLLECTION SERVICE IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS AND PROVIDING FOR A SERVICE INCREASE
AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve an ordinance extending the contract
of Waste Management for garbage collection. Mr. Baldwin seconded
the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#6 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution and
read the caption as follows:
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RESOLUTION NO. 85-R-12
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING
THE ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF DOERR LANE
AS AN EASEMENT FOR STREET PURPOSES;
PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF A QUITCLAIM
DEED TO RYMEC REAL ESTATE INVESTORS 83-01
LTD., A TEXAS CORPORATION IN CONSIDERATION
FOR THE CONVEYANCE BY SAID CORPORATION OF
THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE TRI-COUNTY BUSINESS
AND INDUSTRIAL PARK UNIT TWO; AND PROVIDING
FOR THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
CONVEYANCE MADE HEREIN.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the resolution abandoning a portion
of Doerr Lane and the execution of a quitclaim deed. Mr.
Stanhope seconded the motion, which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
#7 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced a resolution and read
the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-R-13
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING NEW ELECTRIC
RATES TO BE CHARGED BY GUADALUPE VALLEY
ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve the resolution approving electric
rates by GVEC. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried
with the fOllowing vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer advised that this will be a lowing of rates in some
instances.
#8 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Sawyer called an Executive
Session under Article 6252-17, the section on possible
litigation. Attorney Harris was present for the Executive
Session.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore referred to several
letters in Council's packets from citizens to our policemen
commending them for joBs well done. Mr. Gilmore said the City
has been plagued the last few weeks with vandalism - taking
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traffic signs, vandalizing our park restrooms and bar-b-que pits.
At the same time we are having problems at the rest stop on I 35. 0'
We will try to get County, State and Federal help on that. We
are trying to step up patrols in the park area to stop some of
the vandalism there.
A. Development is still going very good.
B. In case anyone has not been there, you should drive out East
Live Oak Road since it has been completed. Really nice.
C. With regards to the stop light on Jack Hays at Elbel Road,
the Mayor again talked with Mr. Kuempelto see if.something could
be done to shorten the waiting period. Everyone we. talk to says
it is being worked on. At first the State said the first of the
year but now they say they have upped the schedule. Mr. Baldwin
said the PTA wa.s meeting that night and one of the agenda items
was to get everyone to write to the State and Rep. Kuempel.
D. Had a meeting with one of the people in regards to Schertz
Parkway and things are going full force. They are still very
positive about it going in. They are looking at from 18 months
to 2 years. Mr. Gilmore said he was suppose to meet with the two
men in the flood zone the next day. Mr. Baldwin suggested the
City start condemnation proceedings on these two pieces of
property.
110 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Sharpe said the Cibolo-Schertz 0
Joint Coordinating Group did get answers back from their letters .
to CCMA and the Corps of Engineers. The Corps of Engineers does
not have the information they thought they had. The Group has
asked for a new study by FEMA.
Mr. Gilmore said there is suppose to be a FEMA man down to talk
with CCMA and David Dennis has asked to bring him over to talk
with us when he comes down. FEMA produces the flood plain maps.
We have requested a new study, the Mayor signed the letter about
a month or so back.
Mr. Sharpe said he had a complaint two or three weeks ago about a
hazard on Fawn Dr i ve and nothing has been done as yet. Mr.
Gilmore said the person has been given 10 days notice. There is
some question about the City going on their property to clean.
Mr. Aguilar asked if the Council had approved the changing of the
name of FM 3009. Mr. Gilmore said yes.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Sawyer said it seems the Randolph
Area is finally getting some recognition from the Austin-San
Antonio Corridor. Recently had some visitors from Japan, who
among other stops, stopped in New Braunfels. Mr. Sharpe and the
Greater RandOlph Area Chamber of Commerce tried to impress them 0'
with our area.
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#12 ADJOURNMENT:
seconded and unanimously
adjourned at 7:49 p.m.
ATTEST:
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On a motion by Mr. Aguilar, duly
carried, the meeting was declared