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ccreg-05-06-1980 159 Mayor Stomackin reconvened the Special Meeting at 7:28 P.M. The City Manager read a proclamation proclaiming the month of Mayas FLY YOUR FLAG MONTH. The.Council questioned the signing of the proclamation as it was not an agemda item but the City Manager explained that it was a IIMayor"sll procla- mation and did not require the direction of the Council to be signed. #3 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Howe moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:36 P.M. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion, which carried wit~ a unanimous vote: ATTEST: _~ 2ek~ c~_ecretary, City-of Schertz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 6, 1980 The Schertz City Council convened in RegkJ1ar Session, Tuesday,., May 6,1980, at ~:OO P.M. in the Council Chambers, .1400 Live Oak Road with the following mem ers present: Mayor Jack M. Stomackin, presiding; Mayor Pro Tem Richard L.owe; Barbara Taylor; Walter F. Schneider; Earl W. Sawyer and Jackie Lawler. Staff present: City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the Regular meeting of April 15, 1980 be approved. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None B. Mrs. Lawler moved to approve the minutes of the Special Session of April 22, 1980. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Betty Miller asked what the citizens could do to help in regards to the burglaries and vandalism in Schertz. Mayor Stomackin said he would cover that under item #13. 160 1~,90 ! ~ ,f~ Mayor Stomackin recognized Mrs. Ruth Tienor for receiving the IlLibrary Trustee of the Yearll award for the State of Texas. Mrs. Ti enor then thanked the Council for sending her to Fort Worth to receive the award. #3 DELIQUENT TAX ADJUSTMENT: Mr. Gilmore called attention to a request by the Tax Assessor/Collector to delete the 1978 personal property taxes assessed in the name of 01 I Bossy Dairy Store, in the amount of $60.00, from the Deliquent Tax Roll. He advised that since the property has been sold, the personal property is no longer on the premises for seizure. Mr. Schneider moved to authorize staff to delete the 1978 personal property taxes in the name of 01 'Bossy from the de1iquent tax roll. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None #4 COMMITTEE ACTION: A. Mr. Howe moved to appoint Mr. Frederick Martin, 4300 Lazy Oak Lane as a member of the Planning & Zoning Commission. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None B. Mrs. Lawler moved to appoint Mr. Hal Baldwin as a member of the Industrial Development Committee, representing taxation. Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: I I ! i AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None C. Mayor Stomackin recommended that Mr. Ken Greenwald, although recommended by the committee, not be reappointed to the Citizen Participation and Improve- ment Committee as he is already a member of the P&Z Commission. His thought was that it is only fair to have other citizens be a part of this committee. The City Manager also ,requested Mr. Tom Dovey's reappointment be denied as he is no longer eligible since he was hired by the City as Tax A/C.. Mr. Howe moved to cancel these recommendations and come back at the next regular meeting with new member recommendations by the committee. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None D. Mr. Sawyer moved Mr. Lund's resignation from the CP&I be accepted with gratitude for his service to the City. Mrs. Lawler seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler NAYS: None 161 #5 INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE BY-LAWS: The. Mayor recommended accepting the by-laws as lresented, after the City Manager explained these were the same as pre- vioJsly considered with the deletion of the internal executive committee'.as this committe was not needed in so small a committee. Mr. Sawyer moved these Industrial Development By-laws be accepted as written. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion. There was discussion as to the appointment of a Chairman and Vice-chairman but! the City Manager sai d the committee requested to wait until they had a ful~ committee before making recommendations to the Council. Thel Mayor then called for a vote on the motion before the floor with the moti on carryi ng by the fa 11 owi ng vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None pJ. J. '. ,./ Attbrney Harris said he found nothing objectionab1e.in.,the, l;Jy-laws as written. I ! #6 SWIMMING POOL CONCESSION BIDS: Mr. Schneider moved to authorize staff , to resubmit bids for swimming pool concession. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vot~ : AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None 'I j . pr) .' i <. There was some question at this point about the Mayor signing documents. Mr. Harris explained that the Mayor could not sign ordinances, resolution or '::ontracts without ~the City Council fi rst passing the 'documents ;;then when app~oved by Council the Mayor is the one who signs the documents, attested to by the City Secretary and he does not think every signature has to be authorized again by the City Council. ! i #7 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: The City Manager explained this is a pro- rata share of the County Tax Appraisal Distri ct expenses for a six month period. Mr. Harris explained the theory is to prevent disparaties in assessing property within the same area. They will appraise all property and have consistency couintywi de. Mr. Schneider moved to pay our pro-rata share of the Guadalupe County Tax Appiraisal District, in the amount of $2,223.98 and recommend they furnish us with a financial statement at the end of six month period. Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None p.!' / #8 ZC-25 ZONING RECLASSIFICATION: Mayor Stomackin introduced the re- classification of zoning on three recently anQexed tracts of land. 162 Mrs. Lawler moved to accept the recommendation of the P&Z on 79-A-18: (300 acre tract north of IH 35 out of Comal and Guadalupe CounUes) 750 feet along IH 35 be zoned General Business (GG) and that the remainino oortions be zoned Industrial District Grouo 1-\. M-l. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with th€ followino vote: t~-R{) AYES: Councilmembers Howe. Tavlor. Schneider. Sawver and Lawler. NAYS: None " Mrs. Lawler then moved to ac.ceot the recommendation of the P&Z on 79-A-23: (335 acre tract around Oak Forest Subdivision out of Guadaluoe Countv) 200 feet square of the north side of Green Valley Road and the east side of FM 3009 be zoned General Business (GB) with the remaining being zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling District. Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried as followed: AYES: NAYS: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. None Mrs. Lawler moved to accept the P&Z recommendation on 79-A-24: (324.13 acre tract know as Horseshoe Oak Subdivision' out of Guadalupe County) the frontage of the parcel along FM 3009 be zoned General Business (GB), dimensions as previously approved on Horseshoe Oaks, Unit I Final Plat - the following blocks and lots to be zoned R-5, Garden Home Dwelling District: block 8, Lots 69-75; Block 9, Lots 76-80; and Block 10, Lot 81-88 - the remaining parcel to be zoned R-1, Single Family Dwelling District. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the 'following vote: AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None I I #9 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced an ordinance regulating the sub- division of land within the corporate limits of the City and surrounding lands. Mr. Schneider moved to table this item until the next regular meeting of the Council in order to have more time to study the ordinance. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: j j/ ?o AYES: Council members Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None #10 NEWSLETTER: Mrs. Taylor moved to approve the May newsletter as written. Mrs. Lawler seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Schneider, Sawyer and Lawler. NAYS: None f 1~ ?O #11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no need for one at this time. #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore had several items of infor- mation for the Council, including (1) he had submitted an inquiry to the Economic Development District on possible L.. 163 grant availibility for water system extensions. (2) He reported five out of nin~ lights out at the large pavilion in the park and the need to replace them pripr to the July 4th Jubilee. (3) a letter concerning possible industry along FM 3009 and the railroad track in back of Monotech; (4) reminded the Couhci1 they are to appoint a Charter Review Committee the first meeting in June; (5) a letter from a citizen giving his opinions of the P&Z Commission and, their function; (6) a letter from a citizen on IH 35 requesting deannexation beCluse of sewer and garbage problems - with the City Manager's statement that dealnexation would not solve either of this persons problems; (7) letter con- cerning water prOblems due to breaks in the main line and lastly a letter of appreciation for the city Public Works Department. #13 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Stomackin related an incident of appreciation for the Police Department. Maypr Stomackin read a proclamation, proclaming the week of May 10 through MaY' 16 as IICity Secretary's Weekll, adding this proclamation includes City Secretaries across the nation. #14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Schneider commented on the fact that a police Officer and Public Works worker was leaving. Mr. Gilmore explained the officer was moving on to better things and the workers were not full-filling their duties according to the Public Works Di~ctor. , ., Mr., Howe asked if anything had been received on Revenue Sharing and was told the bill had not been approved by congress as yet. However, he stated that so~eone in the beginning had had the foresight to use these funds only for capital items, so they City would only be affected in that area should the funds not be approved. Mr.! Sawyer suggested we again contact the County Tax Assessor/ Co 11 ector about permitting City staff to sell auto tags, registration and renewals. i Mr.; Sawyer also said he did not feel the UA Columbia committee got the co~rect feelings of the Council concerning Sections 4.05 and 5.01 of their prqposed charter. He suggested writing a letter to the committee stating ju~t what was said at the previous meeting or having a representative of staff or Council at their next meeting. At~orney Harris advised that the Jupe Case would be argued the next day at th~ Court of Civil Appeals in San Antonio. Ma~or Stomackin suggested Mrs. Betty Miller, who had asked about the vandalism an burga1ary problems in Schertz, talk with the Chief of Police as each ara of the city seems to have differenct types of problems. Mr. Howe thanked Steve Simonson of the Housing Authority for seeing that the C04ncil gets copies of their minutes and budget. 164 #15 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Howe, seconded by Mr. Schneider, and unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned ! I at 8:21 P.M. ~ LL ATTEST: a ~ <~~~1~ Ci ~r~tary, Ci ty of Schertz"- SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 13, 1980 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Tuesday, May 13, 1980 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomackin, presiding; Walter F. Schneider, Barbara Taylor, and Jackie Lawler. Absent: Richard L. Howe and Earl W. Sawyer. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy J. Gilmore and Deputy City Secretary Alice R. Austin. , ~~ #1 JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Adolph Aguilar, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission opened the meeting and explained the purpose of the public hearing, held jointly by City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission, was to receive citizen input regarding the Planning and Zoning Case #ZC-26 the rezoning request by Odo J. Riedel to change from R2, Single Family Dwelling District, to R4, Apart- rrent/Multi-Family Dwelling District, the first 508 feet from Pfeil Street out of G.Ma1paz Survey 67 and out of Koch Addition, Lot 13-6. Mr. Aguilar explained the meeting would follow the proceedure of having the person making the request speak first, then those in favor would speak and then those in opposition. Mr. Riedel explained that he wished to build 43 units, one story structures with brick all around. The units would house families with no more than 1 child. He also explained that there would be ample parking for all apartments. Mrs. Bill Harding 408 Pfeil spoke in favor of the apartrrents her reason being the hazard of fire on the unattended vacant lot. Mr. Max Toombs, Co-owner of the Quick 6, was in favor as the additional people would generate business for their store and for other businesses in L- the area.