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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 6, 1979
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The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, February 6,
1979 at 7:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the
following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Mayor Pro Tem
Walter F. Schneider; Richard L. Howe; Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson.
Absent: Gail Hyatt. Staff present: City Manager Walter W. Hill, Jr., City
Secretany June G. Krause, City Engineer Howard Gaddis and City Attorney Richard
W. Harris.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of January 16, 1979. Mr. Sawyer
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Schneider
B. Mr. Johnson asked that the word "election code" be corrected to read
"electric code" in the first paragraph of the minutes of the meeting of January
22, 1979.
Mr. Schneider moved to accept the minutes of the Special Session of January 22,
1979 as corrected. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
C. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the Special Joint Meeting
of January 30, 1979 as presented. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no residents wishing to be heard.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Bueker opened the Joint Public Hearing with
the Citizen Participation and Improvement Committee
and explained the purpose of the public hearing was to receive suggestions on
projects for the Small Cities Discretionary Grant Program application. He
explained that the committee had discussed the following projects: (1) Water
well systems improvements - a. construction of a lMG storage tank - estimated
cost $170,000; b. construction of a .75MG elevated storage tank - estimated
cost $270,000 and c. pumping plant - estimated cost $30,000. (2) Drainage
Improvements - improve channel from east Live Oak Road to FM 3009 - estimated
cost $214,000; (3) Park Improvements - estimated cost $50,000 and (4) Rittiman
Addition. (this was deleted due to lack of sufficient funds.
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Council then discussed with the committee members the possibilities and
best program to follow.
Mayor Bueker declared the public hearing closed at 7:20 P.M.
#4 PROJECT APPROVAL: Mr. Howe moved the Small Cities Program Grant
application include #1 A - construction of a
1 MG storage tank - estimated cost $170,000; and #1 C - pumping plant -
estimated cost $30,000; and #2 drainage improvements to the Cibolo Creek
increased to $300,000. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson 1'1-?1
NAYS: None
115 BID AWARD: Council discussed awarding bid on water line extension
in the new Industrial District area along FM 3009 and
135. The discussion followed the lines of cost participation by the developers.
Mr. Sawyer moved to table this item until the next regular session of the
Council. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
#6 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance
which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Schneider
moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Sawyer seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
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The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered by
the Council:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, ADOPTING THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE, 1978 EDITION, AS THE ELECTRICAL CODE OF THE
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; DESIGNATING THE ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR;
SETTING AMOUNT OF LICENSE FEES AND BONDS; AND REPEALING ALL
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
Whereupon Mr. Schneider moved that said ordinance be further considered at the
next regular meeting of the Council to be held on the 20th of February 1978,
which motion was seconded by Mr. Sawyer and which carried by the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schnei der, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson ))..? ~
NAYS: None
#7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance which
was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Schneider moved
that sai d ordi nance be cons i dered by the Council. Mr. Sawyer seconded the
motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered
by the Council:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
CALLING AN ELECTION TO BE HELD ON APRIL 7, 1979, FOR THE PUR-
POSE OF ELECTING THREE (3) COUNCILMEMBERS.
Whereupon Mr. Schneider moved that said ordinance be further considered
at the next regular meeting of the Council to be held on the 20th day of
February 1979, which motion was seconded by Mr. Sawyer and which carried
by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#8 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced the following captioned resolution
which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Schneider
moved that the resolution be approved as read. Mr. Sawyer seconded the
motion which carried by the following vote:
AYES; Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 79-R-3
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR EQUAL
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ.
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#9 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced the following captioned resolution
which was read by the City Manager. Mr. Sawyer moved
that the resolution be approved as read. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion
which was carried by the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 79-R-4
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN, SECTION 3,
FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY ACT OF 1972 (IN HOUSE EQUAL
. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY) IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
#10 PERSONNEL BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The City Manager read the Personnel
Board's recommendation of amending
Section 2.03 of the Personnel Manual on Nepotism, adding the sentence "No
relatives or members of an immediate family of an employee shall be appointed
to serve in a permanent position in the City unless specific approval is
obtained from the City Manager after he/she has conferred with the Personnel
Board. II
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Mr. Johnson moved to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Board and
amend Section 2.03 of the Personnel Manual accordingly. Mr. Howe seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#11 P&Z APPOINTMENT: Mr. Howe moved to reappoint Mr. Charles (Chuck)
Sharp to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#12 NEWSLETTER: The proposed newsletter was approved with the addition
of the number of city volunteers being inserted in
#5 of the letter.
#13. EXECUTIVE SESSION: There was no called executive session.
#14 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Hill said he hoped to have additional
information on water program soon; and
that he would meet with Mr. Sippel prior to the 14th meeting to work up an
agenda for that meeting.
#15 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Bueker said it had been sufficient time
to have heard from the school board president; and
since he had not, he wanted to contact him stating the city's position on the
Dobie sewer line. Council agreed, authorizing the Mayor to make the call
informing him that if the Board does not want city service, we intend to
terminate that service. This call is to be followed up by letter.
#16 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: ~1r. Howe, on questioning the City Manager, was
told the Council should have something concrete
on purchasing procedures after Mr. Boswell attends the school on the 26th and
27th. Mr. Howe also asked what was being done about all the chug holes and
was informed by the City Manager that the Public Works Director has already
filled some and has the others mapped and they will be taken care of on a
progressive basis.
Mr. Schneider mentioned the budgeted amount of $24,000 to resurface streets,
expressing his opinion that this program should be started immediately.
Council agreed that the City Manager should start the bid process on this
item.
Mr. Schneider also mentioned that the lights are being left on at the park
pavilian and there should be a patrol check on this.
He then asked if project status reports could not be furnished the Council.
Mr. Sawyer asked for reports on the water contracts with Cibolo, Schaefer
Road and Northcliff.
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Mr. Johnson asked if anything had been hear~ from Northcliff on the March
31 cut off of the golf course watering and was told that they are proceed-
ing with negotiations with Green Valley and that they have started work
on their pressure tank.
#17 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made and seconded the meeting
adjourned at 8:27 P.M.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 14, 1979
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Wednesday, February 14,
1979 at 7:00 P.M: in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live
Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presid-
ing; Gail Hyatt, Walter F. Schneider; Earl W. Sayer and Earl Johnson. Absent
Richard L. Howe. Staff present: City Manager Walter W. Hill, Jr.; City
Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 JOINT MEETING WITH THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL: The Schertz Council
and Cibolo Council
met jointly to discuss the following subjects: (1) Water: a. water
service in Cibolo ETJ; b. Water rates; c. water well; and d. billing
service. (2) grant request for cooperative drainage; (3) tax office
cooperation and (4) ETJ agreements.
#2 WORKSHOP: Following the joint meeting, the Schertz Council met
in Workshop session.
#3 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried, the meeting adjourned at 9:22 P.M.
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