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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.
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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.
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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
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#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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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