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Section B.02 on Board of Adjustments - the Committee stated there is a slight
conflict with the state law and that they felt that if a citizen had an appeal,
they should be able to appeal to someone other than the people who made the
law in the first place.
After discussion, Mayor Stomackin again recess the meeting at 8:22 P.M.
He then reconvened the special meeting at 8:26 P.M.
#3 FM 78 BY-PASS: Mr. Gilmore advised that the State Engineer wants
to know what the Councils thoughts are on the FM 78
By-Pass before calling another public hearing. If Council doesn't feel the
people would vote on a bond issue for this purpose, they there would be no
point in having another public hearing.
After discussion, it was Council concensus that the citizens would not vote
for a bond issue, which would mean a tax increase, at this time.
Mr. Gilmore then told the Council that the State is going to raise Elbel road
at the FM 3009 intersection to alleviate some of the problems at that intersec-
tion.
#4 General Discussion; It was at this point that Mr. Duffield brought
up the possible use of the Community Center for
a public library building.
#5 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
the meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 6, 1981
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, January 6,
1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the
following members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomackin, presiding; Jeff Duffield;
Barbara Taylor; Mayor Pro Tem Richard L. Howe; Earl W. Sawyer and Jacqueline
Lawler. City Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City
Secretary June G. Krause.
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#1 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Stomackin opened the Public Hearing at
7:00 P.M.. After welcoming everyone present,
he declared the purpose of the public hearing was to allow the publiC
to be heard and obtain their views on the proposed annexation of approx-
imately 124.5 acres of land out of Comal County. He then asked those
wishing to be heard to come forward.
Mr. Leroy Hubertus addressed the Council concerning the number of
acres of his land and which portion would be in this proposed annexation.
It was determined that his homestead would be included and he then asked
the amount of taxes to be levied on his property. Mr. Gilmore stated he
could not tell him the exact amount at this time but if his land was being
used for agriculture purposes, he could claim that exemption or the over 65
if he qualified for that. He then asked general questions such as would
the Highway Patrol still patrol 135 (he was told they would) and that if
he wanted to build, he would have to obtain a permit and comply with the
ordinances of the City. Mrs. Hubertus joined in the discussion of their
property also.
There being no other citizens wishing to speak, the Mayor declared the public
hearing closed at 7:15 P.M., at which time he opened the regular meeting.
#2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the Special
meeting of December 15, 1980 be approved.
Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Duffield, Taylor, Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
B. Mrs. Lawler moved the minutes of the Regular Session of December 16,
1980 be approved. Mr. Duffield seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Duffield, Taylor, Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#3 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were none wishing to be heard.
#4 BID AWARD: Mayor Stomackin passed over this item at thts time.
#5 G.V.E.C.: Mayor Stomackin introduced Mr. Milton D. Hines, General
Manager of Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC)
who presented statistic showing the necessity of them presenting a petition
for a rate increase in electric rates.
After questioning by the Council, concerning the amount of the proposed rate
increase, the type of energy being investigated, billing procedures, service
areas and the newsletter.
Attorney Harris advised that Council could not take action at this meeting
since the ordinance was not on the agenda.
Mayor Stomacking told the GVEC representatives that it would be on the next r-l
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Mayor Stomacking called a five minute recess.
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#4 BID AWARD: Mayor Stomackin introduced the awarding of bids on
a High Pressure Sewer Cleaner. Mr. Gilmore stated that
3 bids were received and after the bid opening, the bids were turned over to
the Public Works Director for analysis and to check if they conformed to the
specifications. After receiving this information, Mr. Gilmore told the Council
that he recommended the Naylor Supply Company bid- it was the lowest bid -
even though the delivery date was somewhat longer than the other bid meeting
the specs.
Mr. Kidwell, representing Naylor Supply Company, explained some of the features
of his machine and answered questions of the Council.
Ron Montgomery of Environmental Sales & Service, Inc., also addressed the
Council, explaining why (in his opinion) his machine was superior to Mr.
K i dwe 11 s .
After discussion, Mrs. Lawler moved to accept the Naylor Supply Company's
bid in the amount of $16,251.00. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: Councilmembers Duffield and Taylor
#6 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced and read the caption on the follow-
ing captioned ordinance:
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ORDINANCE NO. 81-F-l
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING STANDBY AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR UPON
AUTHORIZATION BY THE CITY COUNCIL TO DECLARE THAT A NEED FOR
MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION EXISTS OR THAT A WATER EMERGENCY
EXISTS; PROHIBITING OUTDOOR USE OF WATER DURING MANDATORY
CONSERVATION AND EMERGENCY PERIODS; PROVIDING FOR DRAUGHT
WATER SURCHARGES; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR A
SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
Mr. Sawyer moved this ordinqnce be passed on the final reading. Mrs. Lawler
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Duffield, Taylor, Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
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#7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced and read the caption on the follow-
ing captioned ordinance:
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AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR MOBILE HOME PARKS
AND MOBILE HOME SUBDIVISIONS; ESTABLISHING REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, EXTENSION AND MAINTENANCE OF
MOBILE HOME PARKS AND RELATED UTILITIES AND FACILITIES; AUTHORI-
ZING THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS FOR CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION AND
EXTENSION OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; AUTHORIZING THE LICENSING OF
OPERATORS OF MOBILE HOME PARKS; AUTHORIZING THE INSPECTION OF MOBILE
HOME PARKS AND FIXING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
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Mrs. Lawler moved this ordinance be approved on the first reading. Mrs.
Taylor seconded tne motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Duffield, Taylor, Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#8 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None needed.
#9 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore reported that Mr. Anderlitch
would have the first draft document on
the bond sales for Council review at the next meeting.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Announced that Saturday, January 10th, is the
date set for the County Hospital Bond election.
#10 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Howe asked if Mr. Harris had gone over the
Mobile Home Ordinance - one to be sent to him.
Mr. Howe also ask the status of the report being compiled on auto repair
spending. Mr. Gilmore said that at one time we were having problems with
the repair company but with the breakup of the family, the problems have
been resolved and restitution is being made. Also that the City is applying
for a Consumer Commissary Card and we can save money on parts there.
Mr. Howe also asked the status of our 1979-80 audit. Mr. Gilmore said our
auditor is completing his work now and we should have it soon.
Mr. Howe also reminded Mr. Gilmore that True Performance has a $90 alternator
on their shelves that belongs to the City and for him to check on this.
Mr. Gilmore said that the City has received their annual membership invoice
from AACOG. When a request for early payment was received, Council perfer-
red to wait until it was due to be paid. Council concensus was to pay this
invoice now.
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adjourned at 9:05 PM
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