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ccreg 06-02-1981 115 '-1: REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 2, 1981 , The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, June 2, 1981 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomackin. Sr., presiding; Jeff Duffield; Barbara Taylor; Richard L. Howe; Earl W. Sawyer and Jacqueline Lawler. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June Krause. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the Special meeting of May 18, 1981 be approved. Mrs. Lawler seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None B. Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the regular meeting of May 19, 1981 be approved. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried as follows: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None Before the next item, Mayor Stomackin called Mr. Fred Martin forward and presented him with a Certificate of Appreciation for his service on the Planning and Zoning Commission, serving as a members as well as secretary to the committee. #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens wishing to be heard. #3 MOBILE VILLA WATER SYSTEM: The Mayor asked to delay this item as Mr. Fink had not arrived to address the Council . #4 IDC REPORT: Mr. Gilmore explained that Mr. Richburg was unable to stay but had handed out the IDC plan and policy as recommended by their committee. They ask that the Council study the plan and policy and then meet with the committee and give them the recommendations of the Council. The suggested meeting date was set for June 23rd at 7:00 PM. This date was agreeable with the City Council. #5 APPOINTMENTS: Mr. Howe moved to accept the recommendation of the P&Z and appoint Mr. Lanny Lee Boswell as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None I '. ,)...'~ \ _/ Mr. Boswell was intrduced and welcomed as a volunteer for the City. #6 P&Z RECOMMENDATIONS: Mr. Howe moved to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and set the date of June 16, 1981 for a Public Zoning Hearing on ZC-29. 46 ~}\j\ \90.%\ Lv \}b \ Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None #7 ORDINANCE: Mayor Stomackin introduced and read the caption on the following ordinance as an emergency measure: ORDINANCE NO. 8l-T-17 AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND FIXING THE TIME FOR THE MEETING OF SUCH BOARD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mr. Sawyer moved this ordinance be passed as an emergency measure. Mrs. Lawler seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None #8 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following ordinance and read the caption: AN ORDINANCE REGULATING AND ESTABLISHING A PLANNED RESIDENT UNIT DEVELOPMENT SUBDIVISION FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO BE MADE OR GUARANTEED TO BE MADE BY THE SUBDIVIDER AND PRESCRIBING THE SPECIFICATIONS OF SUCH IMPROVEMENTS; REQUIRING AND REGULATING THE PREPARATION AND PRESEN- TATION OF PLATS TO THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION AND SETTING FORTH THE PRECEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN APPLYING THESE RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS IN ORDER TO EFFICIENTLY SUBDIVIDE THE LAND WHILE PRESERVING THE HEALTH AND INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC; PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING A SAVING CLAUSE; REPEALING ALL PREVIOUS ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT AND PROVIDING FOR INTERPRETATION OF CON- FLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR VARIANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION; SETTING FORTH SPECIFICATIONS AND CHECKLISTS. ,--- I I Mrs. Lawler moved this ordinance be approved on the first reading. Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None #9 ORDINANCE: Mayor Stomackin introduced and read the caption on the following ordinance: AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING CERTAIN PERSONS WHO ARE DISABLED AND UNABLE TO WORK AND DRAWING DISABILITY BENEFITS AS AUTHORIZED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINIS- TRATION 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. \ 1 e-' -t 47 Mrs. Lawler moved the first reading of this ordinance be approved. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: Mrs. AYES: NAYS: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler None " 3 \ 0> -'..I #10 CIBOLO VALLEY ALCOHOL & DRUG ABUSE COUNCIL: Mr. Wahl had not arrived so this item was passed at this time. #11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: None needed. #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore first asked Attorney Harris how his review of the codification of by a staff member, was progressing. Mr. but so far he finds nothing wrong. ordinances,recentlyaccomplished Harris said he had not completed Mr. Gilmore then advised Council that Mr. Peifer was approached to be appointed to the P&Z but he felt that he had too many committments at this time. At least two more members need to be appointed to this committee. Mr. Gilmore referred back to item No.3 - Mobile Villa Water request by Mr. Fink for a rate increase. He said that the Water district is now registered with the State and by law they have to come before the City Council and have their rates approved. Mr. Fink was suppose to come tonight but was delayed and should be afforded a time on a later date to address the council. Mr. Sawyer suggested Mr. Fink be asked to bring his justification figures for this rate increase request to the next Council meeting. Mr. Harris agreed he should bring some justification especially since if he went to the Public Utility Commission, he would have to justify his request. Council agreed he should be asked to appear at the next meeting. #10 CVADAC - At this time Mr. Michael Wohl arrived and gave a very interesting and informative report on Cibolo Valley Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council's annual report. He covered not only the number of services and individuals served, but types of services,along with geographic and personal data. On being questioned by Council, Mr. Wahl said they were not directly affiliated with the Palmer Drug Ab~se but had met with them just to see what they are all about and were conifortable that their intentions were good and that they would send referrals to them. However, they are not in complete agreement with their treatment - CVPDAChelps families to motivate loved ones to accept treatment. He said he fel1 the PalmeriDrub Abuse were sincere and wanted to help young people. He alsc, discussed Court referrals saying they are making some headway in that. After Council questioning of Mr. Wohl, Mrs. Lawler moved the Council grant the Cibolo Valley Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council the use of the building and utilities for another six month period. Mr. Sa~yer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Duffield, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None It,3''Y/ Mr. Wohl invited the Councl members to come down and visit their Council. 48 #13 City Manager's Report continued.. Mr. Gilmore said there had been a problem with the pumping system at the swimming pool on opening day but the pool is back in operation at this time. He also advised that staff are in the process of sending out more weed and grass letters. Also that we have advertised for a City Inspector but of course will stay with the professional inspectors for major jobs. #13 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Howe asked for progress on the well program. Mr. Gilmore they have 90 days from date of acceptance and that he is working on a no-cost deal on changing pumps. He hopes it is complete before July 1st. Also in answer to a question by Mr. Howe, Mr. Gilmore said he had heard nothing since the last report on the DPD company - they had financing problems. He also said that GRC had closed and moved but someone else is looking at their site now. The City Manager told Mr. Duffield that nothing has been heard from New Braunfels since our last counter proposal, sent to them prior to receiving their initial proposal officially. Mr. Sawyer said he took Mr. Gilmore's recommendation to the Library Board and they would like to meet with the Council at the next Workshop Session to discuss their budget. The next workshop to be June 8th. Mrs. Lawler said she had been contact by a citizen whose daughter had gone swimming and about five minutes later the pool had to be closed. The girl was told she could not get her money back but would be allowed back in free. Mrs. Lawler wanted to know if there was some type of paper these people could be given in order to insure they would get their free swim. I ! Mrs. Taylor asked if the first regular meeting in July could be changed in order to allow Council to attend the UA Columbia meeting on the regular meeting date. Mr. Gilmore said it would be placed on the next agenda. Mr. Howe asked about Reserve Officers carrying weapons. Mr. Gilmore ex- plained that a reserve officer could only wear weapon when he was on duty for the agency he is attached to - they cannot moonlight for another agency and wear a gun. Mr. Howe also asked the status of the site for the Human Society building. Mayor Stomackin said we are waiting to see the outcome of the new law on regulating animal control shelters. #14 ITEMS BY MAYOR: None at this time. #15 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mrs. Lawler, mously carried, the meeting adjourned at ~ if c),/ 11 -~ Mayof, Cit~~{~, Texas ~ I' ?V~ 7Secretary, - i I \ . ) '- ;. .