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ccss 01-24-1978 110 SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL JANUARY 24, 1978 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session Tuesday, January 24, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Merwin G. Willman, Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Absent: Richard L. Howe. Also present were Acting City Manager Hal Baldwin and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 ENTEX RATE HEARING: Mayor Bueker requested to pass this item at this time as it will have to be discussed in Executive Session and as other items on the agenda will also have to be dis- cussed in Executive Session, they could be taken up at the same time later in the meeting. #2 BID AWARD: Council discussed the bids received for one Inspection vehicle and one Police vehicle. Mayor Bueker suggested Council study the specifications list and ask questions about items on which they wished clarification. Council carefully went over the list of specifications on the factory police package vehicle with the Chief of Police answering questions raised. Chief Schoonover also said it would take approximately $125.00 to install other equipment to make the vehicle ready for operation. After further discussion, Mr. Schneider moved to wait until the new City Manager arrives in order to get his feelings on this matter. Mr. Willman seconded the motion. There followed discussion as to whether the bids would be valid for the time required for the new City Manager to make a decision. Mayor Bueker said that although the time element for the low bid was critical, he felt the new City Manager should have the right of review on a change in policy. He then called for a vote on the motion before the Council. The motion carried as follows: J \ -14 AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider and Mr. Sawyer NAYS: Mr. Johnson Mayor Bueker clarified with Mr. Schneider that the above motion also pertains to the inspection department vehicle. Council agreed. #3 PURCHASE APPROVAL: Mr. Baldwin explained the reason for this item being back on the agenda (the purchase request for a dump bed for the new Street Department vehicle) is that he was not aware that the Council had not seen the budget request by the department head on which the dump bed was approved along with the truck. Mayor Bueker asked the Council to take into consideration the over expenditure and suggested that any item that is not an emergency should be deferred until the next budget session. If the Council is repeatedly called on to amend the budget then the purpose of the budget is being defeated. Council further discussed and considered this item. After which, Mr. Sawyer moved that this purchase (Of the dump bed) be deferred until the next budget session. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: 11l AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None d)- ?? Mayor Bueker recessed the Regular Session at 8:10 P.M. and immediately called an Executive Session under Article 6252-17 VTCS, Sections 2 (g) and (e) . The meeting was reconvened by Mayor Bueker at 10:34 P.M. :r. C\} ..- ,'- ~ ...... ....-- ~ #1 ENTEX RATE HEARING: Mr. Sawyer moved to retain Mr. Don Butler on behalf of the City on the Entex Rate Hearing. Mr. Willman seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson NAYS: None ;):3-?~ #4 SELECTION OF NEW CITY MANAGER: Mr. Sawyer moved that the Council hire Walter Hill for the position of Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which City Manager of the City of Schertz. carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson. Mayor Bueker also wanted to add his vote for this motion. NAYS: None :JL/-?~ The Mayor informed the public that although the salary had not been set, the amount discussed was within the budget. #6 GENERAL DISCUSSION: Mayor Bueker referred to a memo from Acting City Manager Hal Baldwin in which he stated that Mr. Jesse Graham had approached him about the possibility of his providing con- tract services for the operation of the swimming pool. Mr. Johnson expressed his opinion that the City should first operate the pool for three or four years to determine just how usage would be before contracting. Mr. Schneider felt that if the City could contract for the amount in the budget and get the same services, then the Council should consider contracting. After general discussion by the Council, Mayor Bueker suggested that Council give some thought to this request and the administrative staff look into the legal aspects and bring it back to the next Council meeting, in order for the Council to have a little more indepth information. There is still sufficient time to act on it. Mrs. Hyatt asked the Council what plans have been made for the annual 4th of July Jubilee, as it should be in the planning stage now. Mayor Bueker said he felt sure the Business Club would handle it again this year and suggested a member of the Council should present it to the Business Club. Mr. Sawyer volunteered for this job. , 112 #7 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made by Mr. Schneider, seconded by Mr. Willman and unanimously carried, the meeting was adjourned at 9:52 P.M. ATTEST: W~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas (};IAd'~.~ Ci~ry, Cify of Schertz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 7, 1978 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session Tuesday, February 7, 1978 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Richard L. Howe, presiding; Merwin G. Willman; Walter F. Schneider; Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Absent: Mayor Robert C. Bueker. Also present were Acting City Manager Hal Baldwin and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of January 17, 1978 as presented. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the fo 11 owi ng vote: AYES: Councilmen Willman, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson NAYS: None B. Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes of the Special Meeting of January 23, 1978 as presented. Mr. Willman seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Councilmen Willman, Schneider, Sawyer and Johnson. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mrs. Dorothy Powers, representing "Parents in Action Against Crime", addressed the Council concerning their request for youth activities in the area. She in- vited the Council and audience to attend a meeting on this subject at the Judson High School Cafeteria on February 23, 1978. She explained the organ- ization is trying to start a youth center and perhaps a scating rink.