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ccreg-03-18-1980 140 places with the exception of janitorial services. He also advised that a representative of GUADCO had come to the office and tried to leave a letter and check for their water billing, which said that by accepting the check, the City would agreed to a rate of 57t/1000 for past due as well as future billing. He refused to accept the check and letter. 10:52 P.M. #4 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Howe, seconded by Mr. Schneider and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at ATTEST: &dc- ~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas C1:" _ *C1.1J.Af! ~ C~ary, Ci ty of Schertz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL t.1ARCH 18, 1980 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 18, 1980 at 6:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Richard L. Howe; Walter F. Schneider; and Jack M. Stomackin Sr. Absent: Mayor Robert C. Bueker and Gail Hyatt. Staff present were City t~nager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause. WORKSHOP: Mayor Pro Tern Sawyer opened the workshop session explaining the owner of the Balcones Rock Company wished to explain his position to the Council concerning his request for a Specific Use Permit which was discussed at the Public Hearing on March 11, 1980. Mr. Schoenfeld briefed the Council on what he had intended doing with the property in question by putting in a gravel pit. He explained that he had an option on the property and since that is where the gravel is and about half of the property is outside the city limits, he could go ahead and put in his plant on that portion. He would like to get along with his neighbors is his reason for coming before the Council but if necessary he would uti1itze the portion outside the city limits. He said his purpose for this meeting was to ask that if he set up outside the city 1i~its was the Council going to fi ght him. 141 Council discussed with him the different aspects of his particular business, such as placement of the physical plant and easement to the property. MRS HYATT ARRIVED AT 6:53 P.M. After discussion, Mr. Sawyer said to answer Mr. Schoenfe1d's question, that if he set up outside the city limits, there would be little the City could say but that he was sure the citizens living in the area would have a lot to say. The City Manager advised the Council that there was a strong possibility that Mr. Baldwin, Tax AjC would be leaving city employment. The meeting was recessed by Mr. Sawyer in order for the Council to move into the Council Chambers for the regular session business at 6:57 P.M. Mayor Pro Tern Sawyer called the regular meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, stating the Mayor was not present because of illness in his fami ly. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of February 15, 1980. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Council members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin. NAYS: None B. Mr. Schneider asked that the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4 be corrected as follows: The motion on Item #10 should correctly read IIMr. Schneider moved to authorize purchase of Heald Hauler but then within 30 days from receipt, the City get rid of two vehicles. II Mr. Stomackin moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 4, 1980 be approved as corrected. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried as foll ows: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin. NAYS: None C.Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the Special Meeting of March 11, 1980 be approved as written. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents wishing to be heard. #3 BID AWARD: Mr. Sawyer explained the bid was for water line extension project, Job No. 1121.4. Mr. Ed Ford, engineer, upon being questioned by Council explained the line would go on the south side of I35 approximately 4 feet inside the right of way line off the Highway right of way. He has obtained permit from the highway department which will become a part of the contract. The line will extend just past the last street in Mobile Villa with a plug and valve so in the future you can tie into the system. 142 ..:52 ~g 6 5//qo :1) it, C Mr. Schneider asked the legality of tying into the system which is owned by someone else. Mr. Ford explained we could set a master meter and tie in with some type of arrangement with the owner. MRS. HYATT TEMPORARILY LEFT THE MEETrr~G AT 7:12 P.M. After Council discussion of the types of lines in Mobile Villa, pressure from our line etc., Mr. Schneider moved that since the bid is good until April 17, this item be tabled and get legal advise from the City Attorney with respect to tying into the private line, and put it back on the agenda for the first meeting in April. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following votes: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Schneider and Stomackin NAYS: None #4 ENTEX RATE REQUEST: Mr. Sawyer explained that when this item was on the last agenda, they had asked it be tabled and have a representative of Entex be present at this meeting. He then introduced Mr. Harry Overstreet from Entex. Mr. Overstreet gave a review of their cost adjustment request and how they arrive at the need for this cost adjustment. MRS. HYATT ARRIVED BACK AT 7:18 P.M. Mr. Overstreet said that it was Entex' understanding the Council wished them to apply each year for this adjustment so they were complying even though the Council does not have to take any action for this adjustment to go into effect. He then explained the nature of the increasing costs they are experiencing and answered questions from the Council. , I , I : Mr. Howe made a motion to concur with this rate adjustment. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider NAYS: Councilman Stomackin #5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Pro Tern Sawyer introduced the following captioned ordinance with the City Manager reading the caption. This ordinance provides for the establishment of an Industrial Development Committee. Mr. Lawler had submitted a letter requesting to discuss this ordinance with the Council. Upon being asked to speak, Mr. Lawler said he had nothing to add at this time. Mrs. Hyatt moved to approve this ordinance on the final reading. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, and Stomackin. NAYS: None ORDmANCE rm. 80-M-6 AN ORDINM~CE PROVIDING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMmT COMtUTTEE Arm PRESCRIBmG THE RESPONSIBILITIES Aim DUTIES OF THE COMMITTEE. L 143 #6 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE: The City Manager submitted a list of names which the Council had previously suggested with the addition of Tom Weaver for the utilities position. He explained that Mr. Weaver had agreed to serve if the Council so desired; however, since he does not live in the City, he would serve as an advisor only if that is their desire. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the membership to the Industrial Development Committee as follows: Utilities and Transportation - Thomas Weaver; Construc- tion and zoning - Dennis Hailey; Site location and buildings - Harry B. Rich- burg; Financing and living conditions - William D. Dodge; Insurance and taxation Charles B. Sharpe; with the Counci1member being a volunteer to be named after the April 5th election. Mr. Robert C. Bueker could be an alternate for site location and buildings. Mr. Stomackin seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin NAYS: None It), b -0 ' Mr. Sawyer asked the City Manager to set up a meeting with the committee as soon as possible to organize and discuss the by-laws with the Council. #7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor Pro Tem introduced the following captioned ordinance with the City Manager reading the caption. Mr. Schneider moved to accept the first reading of this ordinance. ~1rs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: - I AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin NAYS: None * See Caption below #8 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Sawyer explained this item was brought back to Council for further information from the engineer on the total cost of engineering for the water line ex- tension project, which was before them at this time. ) j / - ' ('"' ",.J Mr. Schneider moved to pay Ford Engineering fees due in the amount of $2302.58. Mr. Stomackin seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin NAYS: None j ~ - ,):) f..9 \- #9 ZONING CASE #24: Mr. Sawyer introduced this item and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission on the ZC-24 request for Specific Use Permit request by Don Scheonfeld for Ba1cones Rock Products, Inc. Mr. Stomackin moved this request not be approved. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion. The motion was clarified to show the Specific Use Permit request was denied, with both Mr. Stomackin and Mrs. Hyatt agreeing to the expanded motion. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, and Stomackin NAYS; None *Ordinance caption AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD .BUILDING CODE, 1979 EDITION, AS m,1ErWED, AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. !..-. - 144 #10 ABSENTEE BALLOT COUNT: Mr. Sawyer explained that the law now states the ballot count for both absentee and election day voting must be a record of the minutes; and gave the count as submitted by the City Secretary of Absentee Voting - ballots 1 through 25; with no mutilated ballots and election day voting - 26 through 1500. Mrs. Hyatt moved to approve the ballot count as submitted. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: (p5~ go AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, and Stomackin. NAYS: None #11 911 SERVICE: Mayor Pro Tern Sawyer said that Mrs. Hyatt had requested this item to be placed on the agenda and then turned the floor over to Mrs. Hyatt. Mrs. Hyatt said she feels that the City Council had made a mistake by with- drawing from the 911 emergency telephone service program. In working closely with SAFES, Police Department, Bexar County Police she had realize there is a definite need for this program to make all these operations go smoothly as people are still calling the 911 number. After explaining all the various reasons for her request, Mrs. Hyatt asked the Council to reconsider this program. She said Captain Hardy would be glad to come and discuss any aspect of the program with the Council. Mr. Funk of SAFES agreed and said SAFES thinks the 911 is a good system; and thinks it is too early to pullout of the program. & b - f{1 After further discussion, Mr. Schneider moved to table this item and ask Mr. Hardy to come to a workshop and talk to the Council to help resolve some of the problems experienced. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin NAYS: None ! I I #12 EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no need for an executive session. #13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: 1. Mr. Gilmore said he had hired a City Inspector, Ray Upton, to handle records, issue permits, etc. with the professional service continuing with the actual inspections. 2. The City is without an Animal Control Officer at present but all emergency calls will be answered. 3. He had sent Council a proposal for the old SAFES building purchase and asked Council opinion of the offer. Concensus of the Council was that the offer was too low. 4. He also asked Council IS concurrence with expanding the swimming lessons one week and charging $5 more for the lessons. Council agreed. I~ 145 #14 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Sawyer had nothing at this time. #15 ITEMS BY COUNCIL:. Mr. Howe mentioned the resignation of Mike Lawler from the Cable TV Advisory Board and suggested the alternate, Mr. Gene Riley, take over until the next meeting when it could be voted on. Mrs. Hyatt asked about the numerous water breaks on the south side and was told they were the results of the Telephone Company doing work there. #16 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mrs. Hyatt, seconded by Mr. Stomackin, and unanimously carried, the meeti g adjourned at 8:40 P.M. ATTEST: ~A-k~. Ci~ecretary, Ctiy of Schertz SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MARCH 25, 1980 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Tuesday, ~~rch 25, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Richard L. Howe, Gail Hyatt; Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Jack M. Stomackin, Sr. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June Krause. #1 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance appointing members of the Board of Equalization. Mr. Schneider moved to declare an emergency and pass the ordinance appointing Richard M. Mansfield, John B. McClure and Roman Froboese to the Board of Equalization. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Stomackin NAYS: None / ..; '_ ,)1 (CJ. /...J i.-/ ORDINANCE NO. 80-T-7 - I AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND FIXWG THE TH1E FOR THE MEETING OF SUCH BOARD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. "