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Mrs. Lawler reminded Council of the County Conunissioners meeting the .next
day to distribute their revenue sharing funds.
~r. Gilmore briefed Council on a meeting the Mayor, Mrs. Lawler, Tom Funk
(SAFES Director) and he had witij the County Judge the week before to Qiscuss
some problems SAFES has been having at the county hospital. They also
dlscussed funding from the County Budget for the Library, since the Schertz
Library has services available to approximately 40% of the County population.
#3 ADJUURNMENT:
at 8:48 P.M.
Un a motion oy Mr. Sawyer, seconded by Mrs. Taylor
and unanimously carried, the meeting was adJourned
ATTEST:
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 5, 1980
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The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 5, 1980
at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following
members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomackin, Sr., presiding; Richard L. Howe;
Barbara Taylor; Earl W. Sawyer and Jacqueline Lawler. Staff were City Mana-
ger Jinuny G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 PUBLIC HEAkING: Mayor Stomackin opened the pUblic hearing at 7:00 P.M.
and explained the purpose as being to allow citizens
to be heard regarding the proposed annexation of 34.032 acres of land out of
Guadalupe County.
The City Manager pointed out on the map the location of the land being proposed
for annexation.
As there were no citizens wishing to speak on this annexation and Council had
no questions, Mayor Stomackin declared the public hearing closed at 7:02 P.M.
#2 PUBLIC HEARING: The Mayor opened this public hearing at 7:02 P.M.
explaining the purpose was to allow citizens to be
heard regarding the proposed annexation of 74.99 acres of land out of Bexar
County.
Mr. Gilmore pointed out on the map the location of the land being proposed
for annexation.
Again there were no citizens wishing to speak on this proposal. The Mayor
declared the public hearing closed at 7:04 P.M.
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#3 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Stomackin open.ed the public hearing at
, 7:u4 P.M. and gave the purpose of the pUblic hearing
to qllow citizens to be heard regarding the proposed annexation of approximately
207~9 acres of land out of Comal County.
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Mr. iGilmore again pointed out Qn th~ map the location'of this land, which
starts on 135 from our present city limits 750 feet either side of the IH 35
.to 1,:he city's extraterritorial jurisdiction. This. will give a 200 foot gap between
1ltre'lC'ilt)1'.l(im~t.s':of New Braunfels and Schertz, and will allow Schertz to
cont.rol businesses along the interstate. Mr. Gilmore stated that after this
over-lapping oftbe two ETJs, he would commence working with New Braunfels to
arr've at a letter of agreement to establish both city. limits.
The following spoke' in opposit'ion to the proposed annexation:
Mr. Nolan Specht - Rt. 6, Box 536, New Braunfels. After requesting the names
and addresses of Counc-il members, he asked what the people would be gettlng tor
the',r tax dollars, and how many hogs etc. could be kept on agricultural ,land.
Mr.tGilmOre,exP1aine,d the services of the fire, police and ambulance and that
the e would be no restrictions of animals as long as the same owner used the
lan for ag use. Mr. Specht also asked if the City would back the citizens
aga' nst CPS WhO want to put large high lines across their property in this area.
Attllrney Harris stated that if this' land was in the city, the city could negotiate
witfu other government agencies but does not mean the city could actually keep
thel~ from putting in the high lines.
Mr. Eddie Purdue, a New Braunfels attorney representing the Bowles fami Iy
thar owns property in this area addressed several of the same questions to
the City Manager. He wanted to know the reason ,for the intended annexation,
what services would be available and when, as well as the tax rate for ag land.
Mr. ,Martin Seiler - Box 535, Rt. b, New Braunfels, asked just about the same.
que~tions, saying most of the 'people .he had talked with were all against the
annp.xation of this land.
The~e being no further ques1;ions from the audience, Mayor Stomack'in closed the
public hearing at 7:50 P.M. and recessed the meeting for a few minutes.
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The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 7:55 P.M.,
i #4 PUBLIC HEAKING: Mayor Stomackin opened the public hearing at 7:55 P.M.
I There were approximately 96 people in attendance.
Thi~ public hearing was to allow citizens to be heard pursuant to the proposed
bud~et for fiscal year 1980-81, including Revenue Sharing Funds.
Mr. Gilmore first expla.ined the budget process, saying he had met several times
with each department head within the city to review their requirements and
he ,ad reduced them where possible leaving this a bare-bones budget. Staff
feels that anything less than what is proposed would require a recuction in
services. He explained several charts which included the mannLlg doc~et" Water
and ::>ewer Revenue, Sewage Treatment, one on Revenue Sharing expenditures, fuel
and lubricants and a recapitulation chart by departments. This chart showed
a sJrplus of $29,507 in General Fund if the tax assessment rc.tio increase is
adoJted, with a Water & Sewer Fund surplus of $415.00.
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At this time, the Mayor recognized the individual citizens who wished to
speak on th~ budget.
Mr. Dick Chc3,mbless spoke on the water & sewer chart, questio'ling some of
the figures and again questioned the amount of monies in certificate of
deposits.
Mr. Don Grainger of 101 Dearborne, spoke as a representative of the Greenfield
Village Association, who want to improve the quality ~nd quanity of the police
depa rtment .
Mrs. Ulosevich-136 Thomas Edison Drive - also on the need for more and better
paid policemen.
Mrs. Bernice Ikels- 100 Richardson-wanted the peace of mind additional police
would give her, since she and her mother are, both alone much of the time.
Cris Frias-4212 Shady, Oak Lane, had one added concern, that being that most
police officers are young and want and need job security. He said that by
adding this the City cou1d'keep them longer, which would be cheaper in the
long run. He suggested using the surplus monies in general fund to increase
the police force and give them more pay over and beyond the 10% recommended
in the budget. '
Mr. Royce Robeson Of 108 Patrick Henry, referred to his tenure on the Per30nnel
Board and said that the city is undermanned with only 8 men in the police depart-
ment. Also the City should have a full-time fire marshal 0r fire chief.
There being no further, citizens wishing to speak, the Mayor declc.red the
public hearing closed at 8:20 P.M. He then recessed the meeting For a few
minutes.
The meeting was reconvened by the Mayor at 8:31 P.M.
#5 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Howe moved the minutes of the Regular Meet-
ing of July 15, 1980 be approved. Mrs. Lawler
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
B. Mrs. Lawler moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of July 28,
1980. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#6 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no further residents to be heard.
#7 TAX ASSESSMENT INCREASE: Mrs. Taylor moved that the proposed 15%
increase in property tax assessment ratio
be instituted. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion.
Mr. Howe said that the consideration of 15% increase on property tax ratio L-
of assessment is really a 29.99% cash out ,of pocket increase. He mentioned
that the people that spoke in favor of this at the public hearing were only
a small representation of the people of Schertz and he wanted to talk for those
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una~le to attend because of working c6nditions etc. He said that personally
he ~as against a tax increase of any kind.
Thel Mayor called for a vote on the motion before the Council with the motion
carring as follows:
AYES: Counci 1 members Taylor, Sawyer and Lawl er
NAYS: Councilman Howe
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Whel asked by the City Manager if this motion needed a 2/3 vote, the city
att)rney Richard Harris said that no since the Council did not levy a tax,
thei 2/3 vote does not apply and a simple majority vote applies.
#8 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
with the City Manager reading the caption:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTO-
BER 1,1980 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1981, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET
FOR SAID PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE
GENERAL AND OTHER REVENUES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, FOR SAID
; YEAR FOR THE MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS
AND FOR VARIOUS ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY.
Mr. Sawyer moved the first reading of thi's ordinance be approved. Mrs. Lawler
seconded the motion.
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, Mrsl. Taylor said that in consideration of matters citizens brought out at the
pub~ic hearing, she would like to suggest one more workshop be held to consi-
dei how the excess of ' funds be used. It was suggested the workshop scheduled
for August 18th be used for this purpose.
The Mayor then called for a vote on the motion before Council with the motion
carrying as follows:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#9 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced the following captioned resolution
with the City Manager reading the caption.
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. A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
SETTING A TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING PURSUANT TO
THE PROPOSED DISANNEXATION OF 3 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS OUT OF
GUADALUPE COUNTY.
ThJ City Manager explained that at the time the first 7 acres were requested
tolbe disannexed, the Council asked for a six months progress report tp he made.
He had contacted these people and discussed it with them. Their engineer
states that 10 acres would be needed for the plant. Mr. Gilmore recommends
that in the event this addition 3 acres is granted, a letter be written that
any additional request be based on its own merit. Within the next 1~ to 2
months a road wi 11 be started to provi de access 'to this property. The fi rm
is waiting at this time until their next budget year before contemplating
buil di ng.
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To give Mrs. Taylor further background material, discussion followed
concerning the length of moratorium and that their building depended
on receiving the disannexation. Also potential benefits for the City
after the 7 years and annexation is instituted.
Mr. Sawyer moved the resolution be approved setting the date for the
public hearing for this 3 acres of land to be disannexed to be Septem-
ber 2, 1980. Mrs. Taylor seconded the motion which carried with the
fo 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Taylor, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#10 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Howe moved to authorize payment to
Ford Engineering in the amount of
$1,653.11. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Taylor, Sawyer and Lawler
NAYS: None
#11 EXECUTIVE SESSTON: None needed at this .time.
#12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore called attention to the County
Revenue Sharing allocations enclosed with
their packets and discussed water pumpage versus'metering during the water
cri s is.
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#13 ITEMS BY MAYOR:, Mayor Stomatkin reminded Council there is a
vacancy on the Council and they should be giving
consideration to an appointee. Mr. Harris, City Attorney, strongly suggested
appointing a new member as soon as possible, saying it was risky leaving a
vacancy for very long.
#14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Sawyer asked if the City has any written
guidelines for the Board of Equalization and
if so, he would like a copy. He asked if there could be an lnequity be-
tween the valuations of swimming pools and carports. Mr. Harris advised
that the Council appoints the BOE and advises them of budgetary needs but
as for as guidelines, that again is very risky business.because of constitu-
tion mandates.
Mrs. Lawler wanted to take this opportunity to thank the SAFES volunteers
for fine performance this weekend, some came out when they were not on call.
Mr. Harris, at this time, asked for an Executive Session in order that he
might advise the Council on possible litigation.
Mayor Stomackin recessed the regular meeting and called an executive session
at 9:40 P.M. under Article 6252-17, subsection 2 (e).
The Regular Session was reconvened at 9:55 P.M.
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#15 ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr. Howe, duly seconded and unanimously
carried the meeting was adjourned at 9:55 P.M
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Ci~y ~~tary, City'of Schertz
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 18, 1980
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Monday, August 18, 1980
at ~':OO P.M. in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak
Roa~ with the following members present: Mayor Jack M. Stomatkin, Sr., pre-
sid ng; Richard L. Howe; Barbara Taylor; Earl W. Sawyer and Jacqueline Lawler.
Sta f present: City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 Consideration of Mayor's letter to Judge Fleming.
Mayor Stomackin requested approval of a letter from him to Judge
Flening, Guadalupe County Commissioners Court notifying them of Schertz'
des. re to become a part of the County free 1 i brary system.
It Has unanimous concensus of the Council to forward the letter to Judge
F1ening as written.
#2 Library Activities Recognition: The Mayor explained that the children
who were enrolled in the Reading
Confract Program of the Schertz Library would be graduating and receiving
certificates. He suggested the City give each child a free days swimming at
the municipal pool, along with the gift certificates they would receive from
Goo~y Golf and Golden Fried Chicken. Again it was concensus of the Council
to qive the chil dren free passes for one day's swim.
#3 Consideration of bids received on the city owned building at 608 Live
Oak Road.
CouJlcil discussed the possibility of using the air conditioning in some way
but decided it would not be in the best interest of the city. They also
discussed they would utilitze the small building in the rear when and if
the" build an animal control shelter.
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There were two bids received - one from David Dennis, in the amount of $1200
and one from Reece A.D.Shoe in the amount of $1,000.00.