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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 2, 1979
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Monday, January 2,
1979 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, Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Absent: Gail
Hyatt. Staff present: City Manager Walter W. Hill, Asst. City Manager Hal
Baldwin and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL~OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Schneider moved the minutes of the
Joint Meeting of December 18, 1978 be
approved. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of December 19,
1978. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, and Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Earl Sawyer
C. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the Special Workshop meeting
of December 27, 1978. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents wishing to be heard.
#3 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance
which has been read and considered at the last regular meeting of the City
Council on the 19th day of December 1978. It was determined that the City
Secretary had caused a short synopsis of said proposed ordinance to be published
in the official City newspaper after its consideration at the last regular meet-
ing and prior to this meeting.
Whereupon the ordinance was discussed and further considered by the Council.
Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Schneider and seconded by Mr. Johnson that said
ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor put the motion to a vote
of the memebers of the Council and the ordinance was finally passed and
adopted by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: NONE
ORDINANCE NO. 79-H-l
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE~OF
ORDINANCES, CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTIONS 4-35
AND 4-37; PROVIDING THAT DOMESTIC ANIMAL LICENSES SHALL BE ISSUED AT NO
CHARGE TO THE OWNER OF SAID ANIMAL.
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MRS. HYATT ARRIVES AT 7:05 P.M.
#4 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance
which was read in full by the City Manager. Mrs. Hyatt
moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Johnson seconded
the motion which carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered by
the Council:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD BUILDING
CODE, 1976 EDITION WITH 1978 REVISIONS, AS THE BUILDING
CODE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AS HEREIN MODIFIED;
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Whereupon Mrs. Hyatt moved that said ordinance be further considered at the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 16th day of January
1979, which motion was seconded by Mr. Johnson and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#5 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Sawyer
moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Howe seconded
the motion which carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered by
the Counci 1 :
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE SOUTHERN STANDARD PLUMBING CODE
1975 EDITION AS REVISED IN 1976-77 AND 1978, AS THE PLUMBING
CODE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AS HEREIN MODIFIED; AND
REPEALING ALL PRESENT ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Whereupon Mr. Sawyer moved that said ordinance be further considered at the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 16th day of January
1979, which motion was seconded by Mr. Howe and carried by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
#6 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
which was read in full by Intern Richard Nash. Mrs. Hyatt
moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Sawyer seconded
the motion which carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered
by the Counci 1 :
ATTORNEY RICHARD HARRIS ARRIVED AT 7:17 P.M.
AN ORDINANCE SETTING PROCEDURES FOR REGISTRATION AND PERMITS
FOR PEDDLERS, SOLICITORS AND ITINERANT MERCHARTS; SETTING
FEES; EXCLUSIONS AND PENALTIES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT.
Whereupon Mrs. Hyatt moved that said ordinance be further considered at the
next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 16th day of January
1979, which motion was seconded by Mr. Sawyer and which carried with the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
#7 RESOLUTION: The City Manager introduced a resolution establishing
and outlinging a street assessment program, after which
Council discussed the pros and cons of such a program.
Mr. Harris gave a brief explanation of the state statutes and said that he feels
this is the fairest and most equitable program for street assessment.
Mr. Howe moved to approve this resolution on street assessment program with
the amendment that the program is set forth in Article 1105 b of state statutues.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING AND OUT-
LINING A STREET ASSESSMENT PROGRAM.
#8 RESOLUTION: Mr. Hill explained that the City does not at present
have a policy on tenure or forfeiture of membership
for our various boards and committees, and this resolution follows the rules
set for the Council.
Mr. Howe moved to adopt the following captioned resolution establishing a policy
for the forfeiture of membership on various boards, commissions and committees.
Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE
FORFEITURE OF-MEMBERSHIP ON THE CITY'S VARIOUS
BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES.
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#9 BID AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Hill explained he had talked with some of the
property owners involved in the water line to the
Industrial Park and they seemed interested but would like to see the outcome of
the bids before making commitments. Also the bids would be opened on January
30th; and at Council suggestion, a Worsh6p was scheduled for February 5th to
include Chairmen of those committees involved in a project of this nature.
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Mr. Schneider moved to approve authorization to advertise for bids on water line
to serve the property described in ZC-21. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#10 NEWSLETTER: Council reviewed the proposed newsletter for December
adding items of interest to residents.
#11 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Bueker requested this item be passed over
at this time in order not to inconvenience the
audience.
#12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Hill had nothing to add at this time.
#13 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Bueker had none.
#14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: A. Mrs. Hyatt asked if the last summer problems
at the swimming pool had been ironed out, and
was told by Mr. Hill that those problems were being worked on at this time.
Mrs. Hyatt also thanked everyone for the holiday party which was a success.
B. Mr. Schneider asked if we had a volunteer waiting fn order to fill a
vacancy on the Board of Adjustments. Mr. Hill informea he there was and he
would be informed.
#11 Executive Session: Mayor Bueker recessed the regular meeting at
7:55 P.M. and called an Executive Session under
Section 2 (g) of Article 6252-17 of Vernon"s Texas Civil Statutes.
The meeting was reconvened at 8:46 P.M.
#15 ADJOURNMENT:
On a motion by Mr. Howe, seconded by Mrs. Hyatt and
unanimously carried, the meeting adjourned at 8:47 PM.
ATTEST:
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Mayor, City-of Schertz, Texas
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