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ccreg-11-15-1977 76 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 15, 1977 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, November 15, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street, with the follow- ing members present: Mayor Pro-Tern Richard L. Howe, presiding; Merwin G. Willman; Walter F. Schneider; Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Absent: Mayor Robert C. Bueker. Also present were Denny L. Arnold, City Manager; June G. Krause, City Secretary; and Howard W. Gaddis City Engineer. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schneider asked that the money figure in the motion of Item #6 of the minutes of November 1, 1977 be corrected to show "$7,086.00". Mr. Schneider then moved to approve the minutes of the regular session of November 1, 1977 as corrected. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Jesse Graham requested time for Items #8 and #9. Mayor Pro-Tern Howe introduced Mr. Dan Balzer, Scout leader and the members of his group who were present to see City government in action, as they are working toward their citizenship awards. #3 PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Chief Schoonover introduced Terry Weickum and his wife. Mr. Weickum being considered for appointment as a Reserve Officer. After study of his resume, Mr. Schneider moved to appoint Terry G. Weickum as a Reserve Officer for the City of Schertz. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None #4 DOBIE MIDDLE SCHOOL ROAD: Mr. Gaddis explained that the County wants to put in concrete boxes as a low water crossing; however, Mr. Von Scheele is of the opinion that the boxes will cause a damming effect and flood his property. Mr. Von Scheele's engineer is to check this out and contact Mr. Gaddis; but as yet he has not heard from the engineer. Council discussed this problem with Jim Barnette and Don Grainger of Greenfield Association at length. #5 ORDINANCE: Mayor Pro-Tern Howe introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance, which had been read and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council on the 1st day of November, 1977. It was determined that the City Secretary had caused a short synopsis of said ordinance to be published in the official newspaper after its consideration at the last meeting and prior to this meeting. 77 Whereupon said 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 members of the Council and the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None ~ ~ -" ~..? ~ .;jJ ORDINANCE NO. 77-F-13 AN ORDINANCE DETERMINING AND FIXING THE MAXIMUM SCHEDULE OF RATES TO BE CHARGED BY THE GUADALUPE VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS FOR ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES FURNISHED BY IT TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL CONSUMERS; CONTAINING DEFINITIONS; FIXING THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THESE CHARGES; MAKING MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT. #6 ORDINANCE: The Mayor Pro-Tem introduced the following captioned ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager, who explained the corrections made. Mr. Schneider moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council as an emergency measure, which motioj was second- ed by Mr. Sawyer. Whereupon said motion was fully discussed and considered. The Mayor Pro-Tern put the motion to the members of the Council and said motion was approved and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Wi 11 man , Mr. Schnei der, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None Then Mr. Howe introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance as an emergency measure. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Schneider and seconded by Mr. Sawyer that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor Pro-Tern then put the motion to a vote of the members of the Council and the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None ORDINANCE NO. 77-M-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1976-77 AND STIPULATING THE ~MERGENCY NEED THEREOF. #7 RESOLUTION: Mr. Arnold introduced the following captioned resolution explaining that in order to file our intent to change the voting location with the Justice Department under the 1975 Voting Rights Act, we must start with a formal declaration by the Council. He then read the resolution. Mr. Schneider moved to pass the resolution as presented. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None ~'lR RESOLUTION NO. 77-R-24 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A CHANGE IN LOCATION FOR THE CITY'S POLLING PLACE FROM THE FIRE STATION AT 604 LIVE OAK ROAD TO THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT 1400 LIVE OA~ ROAD AND MAKING THE EFFECTIVE DATE FOR THIS CHANGE NOVEMBER 15, 1977. #8 SEWER SYSTEM: Mr. Arnold briefed the Council on Mr. Gaddis' esti- mated costs of $3,500 to discontinue the use of the Dietz Creek lift station by adding approximately 220' of 8" gravity line to tie the existing 8" line into the CCMA outfall line to accept the Dobie Middle School Sewer line from CCMA. CCMA would take the pump, meters and electric wiring out before turning over to the City. Mr. Graham said he thought it would take approximately 30 months to recoup expenses of the City, and that CCMA only wanted to get out of the collection business. After further discussion, Mr. Sawyer moved that the City accept dedication of approximately 650 feet of existing 8" gravity sewer line between the Dobie Middle School and Elbel Road lift station; that the City agree to pay for and install approximately 220' of 8" gravity sewer line between the Dietz Creek lift station and CCMA outfall line; and necessary costs to take the Dietz Creek lift station out of service; and that the necessary expenditures to accept these tasks would be paid from Sewer Capital Reserve Fund monies (these items were recommended in a memo from the City Manager to the Council dated November 15th, 1977). Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the fo 11 owi ng vote:., AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None #9 CCMA: Mr. Gaddis explained the problem with the flow meter at the CCMA plant as being that this year the readings were much lower than in past years, revealing the meter was probably not working properly. CCMA had the meter checked by factory men who said the meter was measuring accurately. However, Mr. Gaddis and the CCMA representative got together and decided on ways of checking the meter. After careful checks, it was determined that the meter was reading about 25% low. Mr. Gaddis presented three proposals that might be agreeable with CCMA. (1) using a 25% adjustment; (2) using a daily average and (3) using percent deviation on each month. At the City Manager's and Engineer's recommendation, Council agreed that perhaps (3) would be the fairest method. Mr. Schneider asked if all cities' meters were being checked and was told by Mr. Graham that they were. Mr. Willman suggested a schedule be set up for meter calibration. Mr. Schneider moved the City pay CCMA $7,667.48 and the money to come from the Sewer Reserve Excess Funds. Mr. Schneider amended his motion to include paying CCMA the $441.37 owed for Deer Haven for a total due CCMA of $8,108.85. Mr. Willman seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: 79 AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None #10 PAYMENT ESTIMATE: Mr. Schneider moved to approve for payment Payment Estimate #8 to O. A. Fessenden for the Community Center in the amount of $15,548.36. Mr. Willman seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. None ~. :\J ~ ~.!J .~ .....- :..w #11 PAYMENT ESTIMATE: Mr. Sawyer moved to authorize final fee payment to Hesson and May Associates for the Community Center in the amount of $3,250.97. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. NAYS: None #12 PAYMENT ESTIMATE: Council discussed accepting project and final payment to New Paving Company for the Southside Project in the amount of $4.564.75. Mr. Schneider asked about cracks in the curbing approaches getting larger all the time. After discussion by the Council on this project, Mr. Johnson moved to approve payment in the amount of $4,564.75 to New Paving Company on the Southside Project. Motion died for lack of a second. Further discussion followed in which Mr. Schneider said he just could not accept final approval of this project until it was completed to everyone1s satisfaction, such as gravel in one driveway, trees removed on Zuehl Road, etc. It was general agreement of the Council to delay approval of this item until after some of these things are taken care of. #13 POLICE MANPOWER: Mr. Sawyer briefed the Council on the reports he has made since October 1st (3 reports inall) He said he felt the Council should reverse their decision at budget time of cutting or not filling the patrol position. Mr. Sawyer then moved that an additional patrolman be hired post haste and the investigator be released for the investigaror position. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion. Mr. Schneider said that during budget time he understood that a freeze be put on the patrol position until a later date. That when the Municipal offices move to the new building, perhaps would find manhours would be saved by consolidating. He felt it premature to reconsider at this time. Mr. Sawyer said maybe but he would likv to see the investigator back in his position now. There was further discussion, among other things the requirements of the Police Reserve Officer and how they could be of help and how they fit into the system; where the money for this position would come from etc. 80 A representative of the Greenfield Association said that his organization felt the extra patrol was definitely needed as a deterent to vandalism. Mr. Dick Chambless said that although he did not disagree with Mr. Sawyer, all the Council can do is look at what price the City can pay for Police protection. There are a lot of needs in the City and it would be impossible to fill all needs. Mr. Art Teske not only thin~s there is a definite need for this police position but he feels the City Council should reevaluate the police pay. He quoted percentages of surrounding cities as compared with Schertz. After lengthy discussion, Mayor Pro-Tern Howe called for a vote on the motion and second that was on the floor. Said motion carried with the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Willman, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. Mr;,Schneider Mr. Arnold reminded the Council that the budget could and should be changed at the six months period. Mr. Howe said he would like to see a study of the Police Department even though this position was voted in. #14 GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mr. Willman stated he thought the Streets and Parks Department work order system priorities was good but wondered how categories 3 and 4 would ever get done. Mr. Arnold explained there is that possibility if the number 1 and 2 priorities continue. Mr. Willman also asked if anything had been done about the three parcels of land purchased from Urban Renewal. Mr. Arnold explained that if anyone shows an interest, they would be asked to put it in writing and it would be pre- sented to the Council. Mr. Willman also suggested purchasing a thermostat for the old Council Chambers on Oak Street and put a lock on it. Council members had several items they wished to have the City Manager check. Mr. Arnold explained that on the next agenda would be an item concerning a change in the water code, namely, to elimate the necessity of sending out follow up letters to del inquest customers. Mr. Baldwin had done a study which show this procedure is costing the City at least $1,000 per year. The City Manager also said that Mr. Schneider had brought to his attention the need for a sidewalk from the Municipal Building parking lot to the Community Center, which will be taken care of as soon as possible. Mr. Arnold said that he had hired Bill Neller as Animal Control Officer/Custodian and that Mr. Neller would be keeping a detailed accounting for each job. Mr. Willman asked about the fact that no date was listed in the newspaper for the proposed public hearing on annexations - which was to be checked. Mr. Howe reported on attending the GVEC meeting in Marion. ~ ~ ~ ::;, ~ ~ 8l Mr. Sawyer reported on the Firemen's meeting in the Community Center, saying the acoustics in the new building were very bad. There was discussion at the meeting of the booklet they are printing for the Fire Marshals and Fire Chiefs meeting and Mr. Sawyer suggested the City buy an ad in the booklet. #15 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Sawyer, the meeting was adjourned at 10:10 P.M. ~e~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: (~L~ Jj.~,. c~ary, City of Schertz SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL NOVEMBER 22, 1977 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Tuesday, November 22, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Richard L. Howe, Merwin G. Willman, Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Also City Manager Denny L. Arnold, Asst. City Manager Hal Baldwin and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 ORDINANCE: The following captioned ordinance was introduced by the Mayor and read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Schneider moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council as an emergency measure, which motion was seconded by Mr. Howe. Whereupon said motion was fully dis- cussed and considered. The Mayor then put the motion to consider said ordin- ance as an emergency measure to the members of the Council and said motion was approved and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. NAYS: None The Mayor then introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance as an emergency measure. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Schneider and seconded by Mr. Howe that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor put the motion to a vote and the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. NAYS: None