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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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#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
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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:
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AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider and Stomackin
NAYS: None
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#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.
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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
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#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.
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#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:
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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.
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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
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#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.
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#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:
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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
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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.
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