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Mr. Sawyer told Council of his visit at the Utility Yard and what a
great improvement that has been done in that Department. Not only in
appearance and control but their work order system and equipment.
#12 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Stomackin had no items for discussion.
#13 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Howe, duly seconded and unani-
mously carried, the meeting adjOUrne~ 8:0 P.M.
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~retarY"City of Schertz
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 9, 1981
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Workshop Session, Monday,
February 9, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex
1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomac-
kin, Sr., presiding; Richard L. Howe; Barbara Taylor; Earl W. Sawyer and
Jacqueline Lawler. City Staff present: City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and
City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 G.V.E.C.: Mr. George Barnard, representing Guadalupe Valley Electric
Cooperative, was present to answer questions of the City
Council. The questions mainly concerned the recent rate increase approved
by the PUC and City Council and the effective date of the increase. Some
members of the Council was of the opinion the rate increase was reflected as
being retroactive on the recent February 1st billing by GVEC. Mr. Gilmore
was asked to get the City Attorney's opinion concerning the wording of the
ordinance as passed on March 27, 1981.
#2 ORDINA~CE: The Mayor introduced and read the following captioned
ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON FM 3009 FROM THE NORTHWEST
CITY LIMITS OF SCHERTZ SOUTHEASTERLY TO THE INTERSECTION
OF FM 78 IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND REPEALING
ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
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Mrs. Lawler moved this ordinance be accepted on the first reading.
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
Mr. Sawyer
AYES: Councilmembers Duffield, Taylor, Howe, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None /
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#3 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced an ordinance revising certain sections
of the Traffic Control Ordinance.
Mr. Gilmore explained that some of the sections concerning traffic lights
placed by the Highway Department was confirmation of work already accomplished.
The new portions of the ordinance concerned Traffice Control devices and
speed limits on Maske Road. Council discussed the necessity of some of the
limitations and asked that this ordinance be placed on the next agenda for
further consideration.
#4 ORDINANCE: Mayor Stomackin introduced an ordinance providing key
security for the Municipal Complex buildings.
Council discussed at length the recommendations of the City Manager, adding
suggestions, such as the possibility of a camera to cover the gas tank and
SAFES building at the rear of the complex.
#5 ORDINANCE: Mr. Gilmore advised there had been several inquiries
regarding tax exemptions for the disabled other than
veterans. He had contacted other cities in the area and found that two of
the six contacted did allow these exemptions. One allows $8,000 exemption and
the other the minimum $3,000 exemption. He stated if the Council decides this
should be allowed, each request would be evaluated on its on merit, based on
verification of disability and would be on a year to year basis. Council
requested Mr. Gilmore to pursue this ordinance recommendation further.
#6 GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Howe requested the City Manager to check
as to why there was not a speed sign on FM 3009
west of I 35.
Mr. Duffield asked the City Manager to expand his monthly financial report
to include such revenues as sales tax and permit fees. He also complimented
Mr. Gilmore on his very good annual report. Mr. Gilmore expanded on the
Annual Report regarding the time scheduling needs for personnel and equipment.
#7 ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr. Howe, duly seconded and unanimously
carried the meeting adjourned at 9:12 P.M
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