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Mr. Anderlitch, Financial Advisor, gave Council handouts showing one way
of issuing bonds on proposed $300,000 general obligation bond. He said
the City is in good financial position to participate with the State and
County on this project of the FM 78 By-pass. He also advised the Council
that when they have the exact amount needed, he would show them two or
three different rate schedules.
#3 GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no discussion at this time.
#4 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Mr. Schneider
and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at
8:35 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 5, 1980
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesd~y, February 5,
1980 at 6:30 P.~l.in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex Building,
1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Robert C.
Bueker, presiding; Walter F. Schneider and Jack Stomackin. Absent: Gail
Hyatt, Richard L. Howe and Earl W. Sawyer. Staff present: City Manager
Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause.
WORKSHOP: Mn Mike Lawler, representing the UA Columbia Advisory Board
briefed the Council on the first meeting of the committee.
The Com~ittee would like the Council to consider ways it could be funded for
administrative and mailing expenses. lie said the second meeting would be
for formulating charter and electing officers.
EARL W. SAWYER arrived at 6:43 P.M.
The City Manager advised that the Fire Department are buying a van to be used
as a rescue vehicle and are asking the City for funding toequip,..the vehicle.
Mayor Bueker asked that a meeting be set up with the Fire Department Board
to discuss budgeting and ways to amend their budget to help finance these
requested items.
RICHARD L. HOWE arrived at 6:55 P.M.
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Mayor Bueker said the basic intent of this vehicle is for small1 fires without
having to move the large trucks from the station.
He then recessed the workshop in order for the members to move to the Council
Chambers for the regular meeting.
#1 APPROVAL OF ~lINUTES: A. ~1r. Schnei der moved to accept the mi nutes
of the Special Meeting of January 14, 1980.
Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 15,
1980. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
C. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of January 17,
1980. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
D. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 22,
1980. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Council members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents wishing to be heard.
Mayor Bueker called Ronald Greer for''Iard to be presented with a framed 1 etter
from the City on the first sheet of the new letterhead using the logo conceived
by Ronald. He explained that the City held a "Logo" contest city wide and of
the entries received; Ronnie's was chosen as the best and most appropriate,
his' slogan being "City of Friendship".
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Bueker opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M.
and explained the purpose being to let citizens be
heard on the proposed disannexation of 7.50 acres of land out of Guadalupe
County. He pointed out on the map the location of the proposed disannexation.
He explained disannexation was the only way the City could allow a 7 year
moratoriam on taxes for an industry wishing to locate in the area.
There were no citizens wishing to speak on this subject.
Mayor Bueker declared the public hearing closed at 7:10 P.M.
#4 BUSINESS CLUB REQUESTS: The City Manager explained that #A was a
request for consideration of the renewal
of the Business Club contract, which is essentially the same as last year
and #B is a request for permission to put a temporary fence around the pavilion
in order to have a name band and charge admission for the dance that evening.
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Some of the Council felt that by enlarging the concept of the 4th of July
Jubilee, we were losing sight of the original idea of a fun day for the
citizens to enjoy without having to leave the city and spend large sums of
money. Several of the citizens present voiced the same sentiments.
Mayor Bueker said that if they eliminate the request for temporary fencing
around the pavilion, then it automatically eliminates the charge and big band
idea.
Mr. Howe moved to approve
the Business Club for the
band not to exceed $500.
with the following vote:
the request in item #A for contract renewal with
4th of July Jubilee and set the payment for the
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried
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AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#5 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEIH: A. The City Manager explained the Grantee Per-
formance Report is a requirement for approval
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of work already done.
Mr. Schneider moved the City approve the Grantee Performance Report of the
Community Development, under section A of item #5. Mr. Sawyer seconded the
motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
B. Consideration of Block Grant Modification and i~otice of Intent.
Mayor Bueker asked Mr. John Lund, Chairman of the Citizens Participation
and Improvement Committee, to give his statement - which read as follows:
"It is the committee's recommendation to the City Council to disapprove the
proposed revised Housing Assistance Plan. It is also recommended you do not
accept the 20 a1loted family units from HUD. These recommendations are based
on the facts presented to the Committee and citizen's opinions expressed at
two pub 1 i c hearings. II
The Mayor stated that the City has more than met requirements as originally
stated and have fulfilled the City's needs on low-income housing. Council
agreed and thoroughly discussed this proposed modification to the Block Grant.
Mr. Sawyer moved the Block Grant Modification and Notice of Intent be dis-
approved and that the allotment of 20 additional units also be disapproved.
Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Council members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#6 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: A. Municipal Code Corporation billing
for Supplement #2 to Code of Ordinances.
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Mr. Gilmore explained that $1500 was budgeted last year for this supplement
with an additional $500 this year.
Mr. Howe moved to pay the billing from Municipal Code Corporation for Supple-
ment #2 to the Code of Ordinances, in the amount of $2,539.31. Mr. Sawyer
seconded the motion.
The Council then discussed the pros and cons of continuing with the code
supplements being printed in this manner. The City Attorney said that when
he was consulted when weifirst went into this, the price seemed to be fair;
however, the cost of supplements is far too expensive. Staff was asked to
investigate the possibility of doing this in-house if financiallYIf:easible.
Mayor Bueker then called for a vote on the motion before the Council, which
motion carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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B. Mayor Bueker asked Council to consider B (1), (2) and (3) at one time
as they all pertained to engineering fees; (1) being the relocation of the
pressure reducing valve, (2) Valley Oak/Round Tree sewer redesign and (3)
monthly engineering fees.
Council discussed the hourly costs, saying some seemed to be more or less
than the contract called for.
Mr. Howe moved to pay invoices as follows: (1) Relocation of pressure reducing
valve & water system improvement in the amount of $406.52; (2) Valley Oak/
Round Tree Sewer redesign, in the amount of ~819.92; and (3) Engineering fees
for January, in the amount of $507.00; providing the hoursly rates shown
agree with the contract. Mr. Stomackin seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Council members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: r~one
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#7 ENGINEERING AGREEMENT: ~1r. Gilmore referred to letters advising
the closing down of Comprehensive Design
and the Company changing to Ford Engineering, Inc. The Engineering agnee-
ment presented is one for Ford Engineering. They are essentially the same
contract agreement with same hourly rates.
Mr. Schneider moved to approve the agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc.,
with the stipulation that hourly figures be checked and they be equal to
or less than the original agreement with Comprehensive Design, Inc. Mr.
Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#8 CHANGE ORDER #2: Council considered Change Order #2 to SAFES Building
Contract in the amount of $2,390.00.
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Mr. Schneider moved to accept Change Order #2 to SAFES Building Contract
in the amount of ~2,390.00. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
#9 GUADCO: A consideration of letter to GUADCO regarding water rates.
At the request of the City Attorney, Mayor Bueker asked
that this time be deferred until the Executive Session.
#10 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
with the City Manager reading the caption.
Mr. Schneider moved to approve the first reading of the ordinance calling
a City officers election. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
AN ORDINANCE
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, CALLING AN
ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 5, 1980, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECT-
ING THE MAYOR AND TWO (2) COUNCILMEN.
#11 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
with the City- Manager reading the caption.
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Mr Gilmore explained that the City had received a signed ordinance from
Universal City outlining a similar recipoca1 agreement and that if passed
we would forward copy of our to them.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the first reading of an ordinance on recipoca1
fire fighting agreement. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTHJG THE FIRE CHIEF AND THE DULY APPOINTED
FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, TO ASSIST
AND RECEIVE ASSISTANCE FROM THE FIRE DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL OF CON-
VERSE, RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, CIBOLO, MARION, UNIVERSAL CITY,
BRACKEN, AND NEW BRAUNFELS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS ORDINANCE.
#12 ORDINAIJCE: Mayor Bueker introduced the following captioned ordinance
requesting emergency consideration, with the City Manager
reading the caption. .
Mr. Sawyer moved this ordinance be considered as an emergency measure.
Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
~~Y.S: None
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Mr. Stomackin questioned the adequacy of the $18.00 fee called for in the
ordinance. Mr. Gilmore said this was an emergency measure and the complete
inspection fee portion of the ordinance would be revamped as soon as possible.
Mr. Sawyer moved this ordinance be passed as an emergency 'measure. Mr. Howe
seconded the motion which carried as follows:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 80-C-2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, PROVI DH~G THAT THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING
SECTION 5-64 (a) (4) OF SAID CODE; PROVIDmG THAT REINSPECTIONS
WILL BE DONE WHEN SYSTEMS ARE FOUrW TO BE DEFICIENT AND SETTING
A REINSPECTION FEE AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
#13 HSA DESIGNATION: Council reviewed a letter from the Camino Real
Health Systems Agency requesting the City's support
for continued HSA designation.
After discussion, Mr. Howe moved that City staff ask for a summary of activi-
ties for this agency for last year before taking action. Mr. Schneider
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Courrci1members Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#14 T~ REFUND: The City ~.1anager explained this item is being brought
for Council approval at the suggestion of the new
City auditor that all refunds for overpayments etc. of taxes be approved
by Council.
Mr. Stomackin moved to approve the tax refund for overpayment to Mr. Tidwell.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
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#15 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Bueker called an executive session under
Article 6252-17, as amended, of Vernon's Texas
Civil Statutes, Section 2 (f) and (g) at 8:23 P.M.
The Regular Session was reconvened by Mayor Bueker at 9:13 P.M.
#9 GUADCO: Mr. Sawyer moved a letter be written to GUADCO as discussed
by Council and staff be so directed. Mr. Schneider seconded
the motion which carried with the fol'uwing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#16 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore presented some proposed changes
to the Southern Standard Building Code to
be discussed at the next Workshop. (2) He announced the aircraft from
the Park has been removed and is no longer the responsibility of the City.
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(3) The Cibo10 City Council will meet the 7th and decide when it would
be convenient to meet jointly with the Schertz City Council. (4) He
asked Council if they would like to reset the date for the next workshop
which falls on a holiday. Council set the date for Friday February 15th.
(5) Reported the new fire department van should arrive this week (6) the
fence between the Community Center and church has been put in for a price
of $395.26, which is lower than the estimated cost and (7) the changing
from 911 to our regular emergency numbers is being put on radio, cable TV
and in the newspapers.
#17 ITEMS BY HAYOR: Mayor Bueker announced that he had decided not to
run for reelection this year for personal business
reasons. He stills feels a strong obligation to City and hopes to continue
contributing in whatever manner he can. He said he would like to be a mem-
ber of the Industrial Committee if the Council sees fit.
#18 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Howe asked that the chug holes in Deer Haven
be checked.
Mr. Schneider asked the status of the Industrial Committee - with only two
placed appointed, there is an urgent need to complete the nominations so
this very important committee can begin functioning. He also advised the
Council of the numerous water breaks happening on the South Side, stating
if they continue, we are going to have another Mitchel and Aviation Avenue
s ituati on.
Mr. Sawyer asked if there is a record of the property sale in the City files
of the property discussed for disannexation at the public hearing. Mr.
Gilmore siad not to his knowledge at yet but would have it available
before the completion of the disannexation.
Mr. Howe then as~ed the status of the 20" water line. The City t~anager
advised that we do have the easements now; but that the line was stopped
for other reasons in Universal City but these problems have been checked
with the State and should be starting work again soon.
#19 ADJOUm~MENT: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried,the meeting adjourned at 9:27 P.M.
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