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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:
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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:
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AYES: Mr. Willman, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
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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.
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#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
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#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
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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
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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.
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#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.
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Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas
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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.