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ccss 09-01-1982 210 SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 1, 1982 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop Session, Wednes- day September 1, 1982, at 7:00 P.M. with the Following members present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Jacqueline Lawler, Charles B. Sharpe, Jeff Duffield and Adolph Aguilar. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 WORKSHOP DISCUSSION: Before proceeding with the regular agenda, Mayor Sawyer expressed regrets and feelings of sympathy for the family at the untimely death of Councilman William G. Courtney. A. Animal Shelter: Mr. Gilmore relayed a discussion he had had with the City Clerk of Universla City, Larry Kerkow, regarding their desire to negotiate a contract for animal shelter with the City of Schertz. He outlined the additional runs, cat facilities and buildings that would be needed for these additional animals. They offered the materials available when they tear down the facility they are now using - their facil ity has to be evacuated by the first of October under a contract with RAFB. Mr. Gilmore said there is the possibility of them furnishing some funds for the expantion necessary also. Universal City has approached Converse with the same proposal but they indicated they did not have room for that many additional animals. The Mayor said that a contract of this type might go a long way toward healing some old wounds between the two cities. Mr. Warren Keller, president of the Schertz Human Society, and other members of the society were present and had no objections to Schertz contracting with Universal City. They did suggest that plans be drawn for the expanding of the facility in an orderly manner. After discussion, the concensus of Council was for the City Manager to nego- tiate with Universal City. B. General Discussion items: Council discussed the need to put signs up in the parkrlstating [no vehicular traffic allowed. A'letter was received from the Secretary-Treasurer of the Senior Citizen Club thanking the Council for the use of the Community Center for their domino tournament. Also discussed was a proposed resolution on the need for a hospital in the Randolph Region. Mr. Gilmore was instructed to write the The San Antonio Advenist Commission a letter of regret that the proposed site for the animal shelter was well advertised in advance of building. The City did not know the church had purchased property across the road at the time. ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, meeting adjourned at 7:56 P.M. the j , --., I Li I ,. I i i 211 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, September 7, 1982 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers with the following members present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Jacqueline Lawler; Charles B. Sharpe, Jeff Duffield and Adolph Aguilar. Staff were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause. PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer welcomed everyone present and advised that this Joint Public Hearing of the City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission was being held in accordance with Section 4 of the Zoning Ordinance No. 79-S-l5. He then turned the hearing over to the Chair- man of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Mr. John Linebarger. Mr. Linebarger explained the purpose of the hearing was to receive citizen input regarding the reoommended changes submitted by the Planning and Zoning Commission to revise the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Schertz, as has been admended. He explained that the majority of the suggested changes were to clarify statements and make the ordinance easier to administer. Their recommendations included Article II, Section 3.1; Article VIII, Section 3.4; Article XI, Section 3.2; Article XIV, Section 1; Article XVII, Section 2.3-3; Article XIX, Section 3.3; Article XIX, Section 4.2; and Article XXII, Section 1, as well as changes to the schedule of uses. Mr. Linebarger went down each proposed change and explaining as he went down the list. There being no further questions from either the Councilor P&Z, or any citizens present, Mayor Sawyer declared the Public Hearing closed at 7:29 PM. At this time the Mayor declared a short recess in order for the P&Z members to leave\and reconvene in the Conference Room. The Regular meeting was reconvened at 7:32 P.M. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mrs. Lawler moved tb accept the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 17, 1982 as written. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Duffield, Aguilar and Lawler NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There wer no residents wishing to be heard. #3 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced and read the caption on an ordin- ance as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 82-S-18 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-15), OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY REZONING A 3.l8 ACRE PARCEL OF LAND FROM R-l, SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT TO R-4, APARTMENTI MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT; AND REFLECTING SAID CHANGE ON CERTAIN ZONING MAPS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SCHERTZ ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 79-S-15. 212 (1 J- , (. :. Mrs. Lawler moved to accept the final reading of an ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance by rezoning a 3.18 acre tract of land from R-l to R-4. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Duffield, Aguilar and Lawler NAYS: None ,.- I #4 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced a resolution and read the caption as follows: RESOLUTION NO. 82-R-7 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, SUPPORTING ADDITIONAL HEALTH CARE SERVICES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF A GENERAL ACUTE CARE HOSPITAL IN THE RANDOLPH REGION. Mr. Sharpe moved to accept the resolution supporting the construction of an acute care facility in the Randolph Region. Mrs Lawler seconded the motion. Before the vote was taken, Mr. Duffield said that since he was involved in health care, that although he favored such a resolution, he would have to abstain. 1 0 c. Mayor Sawyer then called for a vote on the motion, which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Aguilar and Lawler NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Councilman Duffield #5 BAD DEBTS: The Mayor asked if the list of water bad debts had been checked to see if there are any repeats - Mr. Gilmore said that this had been checked and that even though these may be written off, that does not effect the on-going effort to collect these. He said that a majority of the ones from the previous list have been paid. I i ~ ") ., -) I Mr. Sharpe moved that the Council charge off the bad debts for July in the amount of $304.70. Mr. Duffield seconded the motion which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Duffield, Aguilar and Lawler NAYS: None #6 BELL RINGER: Mayor Sawyer said this is the list that is a part of every agenda to jog the memories of Council on items that are on-going projects or need periodic updating. Council agreed to remove items 2, 6, 7, 11, and 16 from the list as being completed. They added under #5 - Contruction updates: LO Rd apartments and garden homes; Winns Store. items added were bulk water agreements, user fees, liability insurance and volunteer lists. #7 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None needed #8 CITY MANAGERIS REPORT: A. The Cibolo City Council has requested 'Iij' they be allowed to meet with Schertz Council at their next workshop on the 15th of September, to renew the water contract. . . · 'i . ')1 ~ /0_ I L '." B. He called attention to the letter sent to the Adventist Commission, as instructed by Council~ C. A letter to Mr. Green of Universal City, their City Council are discussing alternatives for animal shelters at their meeting this same date. At Council direction, the offer was made to them to negotiate and they are interested in at least a short term contract. Mayor Sawyer said that we are trying to help them out of a difficult situation, since we have been there ourselves. D. Mr. Gilmore presented a drawing of proposals for our Animal Shelter. #9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Duffield asked for an update on sales tax receipts. He also reminded the City Manager that on October 1, he would explain capitol type items that have come up so that the Council will know what funds it will come from. He asked about the Tax Appraisal Board and Mr. Gilmore said they are at our office now talking with citizens. They plan to mail out another 2,000 state- ments this week and will be here tbrough the 29th. If they are still on schedule~ we should have our list by October 15th. Mr. Duffield asked that the 911 contract agreement be placed on the agenda of the 15th workshop. He also asked at what time Council can begin discussing the appointment of a replacement for Mr. Courtneyls place on the Council. Mayor Sawyer asked that Councilmembers call him with suggested names - then at the next workshop they can go into executive session and discuss candidates. #11 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further items for discussion, the Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:35 P.M. ATTEST: