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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 4, 1979
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, December 4,
1979 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the follow-
ing members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Earl
W. Sawyer; Richard L. Howe; Gail Hyatt; Walter F. Schneider and Jack Stomackin.
Staff present: 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 r~ovember 19, 1979 be approved.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Schneider moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 20,
1979 be approved. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Coy Simmons requested time for item #3.
#3 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
which was read by the City Manager, who then pointed
out on the map the tract of land proposed for annexation.
Mr. Simmons then addressed the Council as to a portion of this area. He has
approximately 40 acres behind Oak Forest which he does not plan to improve
for several years, but he would like to use the land for hunting purposes
and if annexed, City laws would prevent discharging firearms on this property.
Council discussed his request for consideration and were of the opinion that
large areas of this type should have special consideration and would be
handled on a case by case basis.
Attorney Harris arrived at 7:13 P.M.
Mr. Howe moved to accept the final consideration of an ordinance on the annexa-
tion of approximately 335 acres of land out of Guadalupe County. Mr. Schneider
seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 79-A-23
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY LINES
OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF 335 ACRES
OF LAND MORE OR LESS OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY.
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Mavor RIIPkp.r i'\skprl if the Council would objecL~Q rEurninQ.- to. item#2a-s-
there were some late 'Comers who wished to address the CounciL !here was---
no objections.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Odo Riedel addressed the Council, speaking
on the behalf of several local builders in the
area, saying he was dissatisfied with some of the decisions made by the
City Inspector. He said that if the City was to grow, some leniency had
to be given builders.
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Mr. Hoover Edwards of Ace Plumbing and Furniture also expressed his opinion
of there being too many restrictions on builders and plumbers in the City.
Both men were very strong in their objections of the way inspections were
being handled and the requirements being made against them.
Mrs. Hyatt asked for an Executive Session on this subject but waived it
until it came up on the agenda.
#4 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
which was read by the City Manager, who then pointed
out the location of the proposed tract to be annexed.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the final consideration of this ordinance on the
annexation of approximately 324.13 acres out of Guadalupe County. Mr.
Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 79-A-24
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY LI~ES
OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF 324.13 ACRES
OF LAND tvDRE OR LESS OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY. ..
#5 BID AWARD: The City Manager explained the only bid received was
from the Schertz Bank and Trust but that he had talked
with representatives from the other two banks in the area. The bid received
is in line and is as good or better as could be received from the area.
By considering the local bank, it would keep the money in the city; it is
convenient and would promote good will between the bank, city and local
businesses. r
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Mayor Bueker ques'tioned the percentage rates paid on funds of less thall
$100,000 as being noimore than could be obtained from savings accounts.
After further Council discussion, Mr. Schneider moved to table this item
until the president of the bank can meet with Council at the next Workshop
and answer questions posed by Council. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#6 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS: Mr. Gilmore explained that the sidewalk
project for Clyde Ford Village is an
approved project under the Community Development Grant accepted by the City
and he is now asking authority to go out for bids.
After discussion, Mr. Howe moved to go out for bids on the Clyde Ford Village
Sidewalk Extension Project. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#7 JANUARY MEETING DATE: As the first regular meeting date in January
falls on New Year's day, the City Manager
requested changing the date for this meering.
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Mr. Howe moved the date for the first regular meeting in January be changed
to January 8th, '1980. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the
fo 11 owing vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#8 WORKSHOP DATE: Mr. Gilmore explained that GUADCO had requested a
Workshop meeting with the City Council to discuss
the need of developing criteria from which to establish rate adjustments in
the future.
Mayor Bueker said that the City is not looking for arbitration but just to
see if there is some basis that normal rate increases can be based on for
the future.
Mr. Howe moved this item be placed on the next Workshop agenda for the 17th
of December and eliminate the meeting with GUADCO until further advised.
Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#8-A SAFES BUILDLNG: Mr. Gilmore said that the contractor had visited
with him to discuss the completion of the SAFES
building and stated he would place two 121 wide doors at no additional cost.
Or he would install the two 20 foot wide doors for an additional $700 above
the contract price. Mr. Gilmore said he believed the City would be happier
with the two 201 doors and also that the SAFES director agreed.
Council discussed this issue in depth. After which Mr. Stomackin moved
to accept Tommy Crouch' offer and put in the two 20 foot wide doors and
pay the additional $700. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schn~id~r, Sawyer and Stomac.kin
NAYS: None
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#9 EXECITIVE SESSION: Mayor Bueker called an executi:ve session
under Article 6252-17, V.T.C.S. Section 2 (g)
at 8:10 P.M.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:02 P.M. by Mayor Bueker.
#10 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. The City Manager called attention to
the rewritten brochure inserts for
Council review and suggestions. B. He also reported that GRC industry does
have a water well and pump in operation but are not in voi1ation of any City
ordinance. There was some question as to whether they were suppose to
connect to city lines when they requested annexation, so the City Manager
was asked to gather this material for Council.
C. He also reported on the 811 valve into the water tank to 2011 1 ine.'
ber 8, in Corpur Christi.
#11 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Bueker announced a meeting of the American
Association of Small Cities for Saturday, Decem-
#12 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Howe again asked for financial report
from the Housing Authority.
Mrs. Hyatt asked the status of the meeting with the County Commissioners
on the SAFES working territory. Mr. Gilmore said they were still working on it.
She also reported on the workload of the County Health Officer.
Mr. Schneider asked that solicitor's permits be checked more closely as
there seems to be some deviation from the ordinance on working hours for
some.
Mr. Schneider also reported on the Committee work on Streets signs giving
an update on the preliminary work.
Mr. Stomackin asked for monthly schedules on SAFES, Police Reserves and
Police duty rosters. Mr. Gilmore asked if after the fact reports would
suffice as duty rosters in advance could cause problems with security.
He also reported additional trouble with the 911 telephone emergency service.
#13 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Howe, seconded and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:28 P.M.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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