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D. The exit on FM 3009 from I35 does not say Schertz. Can we go back to the
State about that. Mr. Gilmore said he would.
E. CCMA had a meeting and they are planning on submitting a rate increase the
first of October. They are currently working on a proposal of $1.40 per gallon.
Mr. Sharpe showed figures for surrounding cities indicating that currently Schertz
has the second lowest rates. The increase they anticipate is to handle all
the proposed growth for the next ten years.
F. Mr. Sharpe said that according to the letter from the Sesquicentennial
Commission, he should be named coordinator for Schertz by resolution or some-
thing similiar.
Mr. Aguilar: The Library Advisory Board has submitted some names of members
leaving the board, that they wish to present with Certificates at the next
Council meeting.
#8 ITEMS BY MAYOR: None
#9 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further business to come before the
Council, Mayor Sawyer declared the meeting adjourned
at 10:15 P.M.
ATTEST:
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIl
FEBRUARY 21, 1984
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, February 21, 1984
at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road
with the following members present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Charles B.
Sharpe; Hal Baldwin; Ross Hoover; Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald. Staff were
City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause.
Mayor Sawyer announced that Mrs. Hoover had asked her group of Webelos, who are
working toward citizenship badges, to this meeting to learn something about
City government. Mrs. Hoover then introduced each member of her pack. Mayor
Sawyer welcomed all the youth to the meeting, saying we were honored to have them.
Mayor Sawyer then said the City would like to honor some ex-library Advisory
Board members, some have been members of the library committee for a very long
time. He then awarded Certificates of Appreciation to the following: Barbara
Taylor, Evelyn Rogers and Russ Hendrix. He also had certificates for Patty
Lovelady and Dona Grainer, who were not present.
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#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the minutes
of the Workshop Session of February 1,
and the Regular Session of February 7, 1984. Mr. Baldwin seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Cowert reserved time for his request
under item No. 11.
#3 AUDIT: Mr. Gordon Armstrong, representing the firm of Melick and
Thorpe, CPA, first thanked the many employees - Mr. Gilmore,
Mrs. Krause and Mrs. Letbetter in particular - who helped to make the audit
come to conclusion. He said that Mr. Gilmore, through Council guidance,
has done an outstanding job. He then summarized the audit, ending by saying
the City is in sound financial condition.
Mr. Hoover moved to approve the audit for fiscal year ending September 30,
1983. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
Before taking the vote, Mr. Sharpe thanked Mr. Armstrong for meeting with
Council at Workshop where he went over the audit in detail.
Mr. Baldwin said for the second or third year, this iS,the best audit.
He thanked and commended the firm.
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Mr. Aguilar said that in reviewing the recommendations that were submitted,
I hope we take it to heart, particularly items 2 and 4. All are well
placed and will help us maintain and improve our jobs.
Mayor Sawyer said to say that we are pleased with the audit would be an
understatement.
#4 BID AWARD: Mayor Sawyer introduced this item of considering awarding
bids on an air compressor and an underground piercing tool.
Mr. Sharpe moved to disallow all bids on the air compressor and go out for
additional bids. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
B. Mayor Sawyer explained that both these bids had been thoroughly discussed
at the last workshop.
Mr. Baldwin moved to accept the bid in the amount of $3,687, from McKenzie
Air Industries for the underground piercing tool. Mr. Greenwald seconded
the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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#5 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced and read the caption on the following
ordinance:
ORDINANCE NO. 84-S-5
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-15, OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY REZONING A 41 ACRE TRACT OUT
OF GUADALUPE COUNTY TO GENERAL BUSINESS (GB); AND REFLECTING
SUCH CHANGE ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
SCHERTZ ZONING ORDINANCE.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve this ordinance rezoning 41 acres of land out
of Guadalupe County to general business. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion,
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
Mr. Sharpe wondered if the City was working with the developer for dedicated
right of way and Mr. Gilmore said that although it was not a part of the
rezoning ordinance, it will be in the platting.
#6 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance allowing an exemption
of $10,000 on ad valorem taxes for the over 65 and read
the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 84-T-6
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE SIXTY-FIVE (65)
YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER TO BE ENTITLED TO AN AD VALOREM
PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION ON THEIR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AS AUTHORIZED BY ARTICLE VIII,
SECTION l-b(b) OF THE TEXAS CONSTITUTION.
Mr. Baldwin moved to approve the ordinance authorizing a ad valorem tax
exemption of $10,000.00 for those persons 65 years of age or older. Mr.
Aguilar seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#7 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance calling an election
and read the caption as follows:
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ORDINANCE NO. 84=E-7
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, CALLING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 1984,
FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING A MAYOR AND THREE (3) COUNCIL
MEMBERS FOR SAID CITY. -
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve the final consideration of an ordinance calling
an election for City officers for April 7, 1984. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
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motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
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#8 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution and read the
caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 84-R-7
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, DESIGNATING A SESQUICENTENNIAL COORDINATOR.
Mr. Aguilar moved to approve this resolution appointing Mr. Charles B. Sharpe
as the City coordinator for the Sesquicentennial. Mr. Baldwin seconded
the motion.
Mr. Sharpe said he would be glad to accept this appointment which basically
requires that the City prepare a plan to celebrate the Sesquicentennial.
It will call for action from different departments of the City and any
organization that would like to help us celebrate.
The Mayor then called for a vote of the Council, as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#9 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance adopting the
current edition of the Southern Standard Building
Code with amendments, and read the caption as follows:
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AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING CODE, 1982
EDITION, AS AMENDED, AS THE BUILDING CODE OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AS HEREIN MODIFIED AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance adopting
the current edition and subsequent editions of the Southern Standard Build-
ing Code with amendments. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion, which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#10 AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO CORRIDOR: Mayor Sawyer said this consideration
of allocating monies for the City's
share of the Austin/San Antonio Corridor Council budget is primarily for
an effort to bring industry and commerce between here and Austin.
Mr. Aguilar moved that we participate in the San Antonio, Austin Corridor
budget and approve the amount of $500 for our share. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion.
Mr. Sharpe said that if we went out and tried to b~ expertise that this
committee can bring to us, this is certainly a bargain. Council agreed
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the City will benefit far more than the small cost involved. Mayor Sawyer
then called for a vote on the motion, which motion carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
#11 PLANNING & ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS: The Mayor said that since there
are four separate recommenda-
tions, it would be best to vote on them separately.
A. Mr. Gilmore explained that Mr. Riedel has requested placing mobile homes
in his mobile home park on FM 78. He felt he should be allowed to do this
under the 'grandfather' clause even though they would be in the floodway.
The P&Z disapproved the request because it would jeopardize the cheaper flood
insurance for all citizens of Schertz.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the Planning & Zoning recommendation and dis-
approve the request of Mr. Riedel. Mr. Hoover seconded the motion.
Mr. Baldwin said Mr. Riedel indicated that he had already purchased permits
and put in utilities. Mr. Gilmore said he had not purchased permits and
the utilities are ones that were put in back in the 1970s.
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AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
B. This is for a variance to a side yard setback for a carport at 225 Maple
Drive. Even with the variance and him putting in the double carport, there
would still be a 3 foot side yard setback line. His neighbor on that side
has written that he does not object to this variance.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the variance to allow the carport within three
feet of the property line as requested. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion,
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer said that both P&Z recommendations C and 0 are for zoning changes
that would have to go to public hearings and Council had already asked Mrs.
Krause to set up a public hearing, which will be March 6, 1984.
#12 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None needed.
#13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Following through on the request for
an ordinance regulating abandoned
refrigerators, etc., the ordinance will be on the next workshop agenda.
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B. Regarding the questions about the two signs advertising Val Verde homes,
one has been released to Mr. Vaughn and will be repainted soon. The other
sign will be removed by Mr. Von Scheele.
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C. Mr. Gilmore said he had talked with the Mighway Department about the
sign at the FM 3009 exit that does not mention Schertz. They did not give
any dates, but said they would look at it.
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D. He had talked with Mr. Barshop about adding a REACT sign to'the one
on the Barshop property and they do not want any additional signs there.
They feel the sign is a subdued one and any additional would detract from it.
E. The Post Office department says no at present to the possibility of
all of Schertz getting their mail through the Schertz post office. It would
take an establishment of routes out in the area and an application will have
to be submitted to the Post Master General to change addresses on 135.
Mr. Sharpe said he had talked with the Schertz Post Master, who will be going
to a regional meeting and will bring it u~ there. We told here we are not
pushing but just asking at this time.
F. Development is still hitting staff at a rapid pace. It is our understand-
ing that the subdivision off Green Valley Road, for which we have received
a plat, is changing hands and they will be coming back in with a new plat.
The Negley Paint plant is still planning on March start up. Weilhave had three
inquiries for industrial B~tes between the railroad tracks on the north side
of FM 3009. Also we have had information that 20 acres between Country Corner
and Garden Ridge Pottery is being sold. Mr. Eric White says the second part
of Garden Ridge Pottery will be opening the latter part of March.
#14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald: Thanks to the Library and Humane
Society for a very enjoyable evening Saturday
night.
Mr. Aguilar said he was sorry to have had the flu and could not join in the
fun.
Also he wanted to know if P&Z are working on a sign ordinance for main arteries.
Mr. Gilmore said staff are working on it now and it is well underway. We should
soon have some very good suggestions and examples. Mr. Gilmore also said he
had met with developers and they all feel the signs should meet a standard -
they feel Barshop will set a subdued standard and that all signs on FM 3009
should follow that pattern.
Mr. Aguilar praised the Library Board not only for their expertise but also
for their volunteer labor, for example the Book Sale coming in March.
Mr. Sharpe: The area around the curve of the road fronting CCMA is really
becoming a dump. Mr. Gilmore said Mr. Ackermann had caught several people;
and that he will have our officers check it more often.
#15 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Sawyer said he had received a letter from the
Texas Department of Community Affairs turning
down our grant application. Also had a letter from the City of Giddings
asking for references on Grantsmanship Institute and our opinion of them.
There will be a community Council meeting on February 8 at the Community
Center to talk about FM 3009 and area roads.
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Mayor Sawyer thanked everyone for coming to our meeting and stressed that
all meetings are always open to the public, with only three strict reasons
for calling executive session.
The Mayor also recognized Mr. Jack Warren as representing the Jaycees and
thanked him for coming also.
#16 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Aguilar, duly seconded and unani-
mously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 7:50 PM.
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