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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 5, 1978
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, September 5,
1978 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 1400 Live Oak Road with the
following members present: Mayor Pro Tem Walter F. Schneider, presiding;
Richard L. Howe, Gail Hyatt, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Absent: Mayor
Robert C. Bueker. Staff present: City Manager Walter W. Hill Jr.; Assistant
City Manager Hal Baldwin and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of
the Joint Meeting with the Citizen Parti-
cipation Committee of August 14, 1978. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Howe moved to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of August 15,
1978. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
C. Mrs. Hyatt asked that the minutes of the Special Meeting of August 22, 1978
show that under item #1, that if Mr. Burris again requests rezoning of the lot
in question, he should be present at that meeting.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of August 22, 1978 as
amended. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None '
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Jerry Lovelady requested to speak on
item No. 3 B.
#3 PUBLIC HEARING: There were approximately 39 ,citizen? present for the
publiC hearings.
A. The Mayor Pro Tern explained the purpose of this portion of the public hearing
was to receive citizen input regarding the annexation petition for Rittimann
Addition.
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson of the Anderson Addition Estate portion of the area peti-
tioned for annexation spoke against the annexation.
Ralph Castilla, Mary Garcia and Don Holman all spoke for the annexation or had
no objection to it.
At the request of Mr. Howe, a hand vote was taken which showed that 18 of those
citizens present favored the annexation with 3 people being against it.
This public hearing was declared closed at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Pro Tern Schneider
who then opened the public hearing on item B - Budget.
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Mr. Hill gave three recommended changes to the proposed budget that had come
about since the last budget meeting, which action increased the General Fund
Revenues to $657,382 - Administrative expenditures to $94,552 - Streets and
Parks expenditures to $117,818 and total expenditures to $657,327.
Mr. Lovelady, who had requested time, said that he did not see the necessity
of a Public Works Director and asked who was doing this particular work at
the present time. Council said that the superintendents of the Water and Sewer
and Streets and Parks were performing in part these duties.
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There being no further questions, Mayor Pro Tern Schneider declared the public
hearing closed at 7:40 P.M.
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#4 ORDINANCE: The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the following captioned
ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager.
Mr. Howe moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council as an emergency
measure, which motion was seconded by Mrs. Hyatt. 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 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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The Mayor Pro Tem then introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance as an
emergency measure. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Howe and seconded by Mrs. Hyatt
that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. which motion carried by the
fo 11 owi ng vote:
AYES: Counci1members Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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ORDINANCE NO. 78~M-14
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FUNDS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1,
1978 AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 1979, BY APPROVING THE BUDGET FOR SAID
PERIOD AND APPROPRIATING THE NECESSARY FUNDS OUT OF THE GENERAL AND
OTHER REVENUES OF.THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, FOR SAID YEAR FOR THE
MAINTENANCE 'AND OPERATION'OF THE VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS AND FOR VARIOUS
ACTIVITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS OF THE CITY; LEVYING AND ASSESSING ALL
TAXABLE PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, FOR THE YEAR 1978; PROVIDING THE BASIS OF ASSESSMENT OF APPRAISED
VALUE AND PROVIDING FOR THE COLLECTION THEREOF AT THE RATE OF $1.00
ON THE ONE HUNDRED DOLLAR ($100.00) ASSESSED VALUATION; AND STIPULA-
TING EMERGENCY ADOPTION.
#5 ORDINANCE: The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the hereinafter set forth
ordinance, which has been read and considered at the
Regular meeting of the Council on July 18, 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 meeting of the City Council and prior to this meeting.
Whereupon said ordinance was discussed and further considered by the Council.
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Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Howe and seconded by Mrs. Hyatt that said
ordinance be finally passed and adopted, which motion carried by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 78-F-15
AN ORDINANCE GRANTING TO UA-COLUMBIA CABLEVISIdN OF TEXAS,
INC. A FRANCHISE FOR THE FURNISHING OF CABLE TELEVISION
SERVICE AND IMPOSING PROVISIONS AND CONDITIONS RELATING
TO THE EXERCISE OF THE SAME.
#6 RESOLUTION: The Mayor Pro Tern introduced the following captioned
resolution which was read in full by the City Manager.
Mr. Sawyer moved the resolution be adopted. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: NONE
RESOLUTION NO. 78-R-8
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE
TEXAS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WORKMEN'S COMPENSATION JOINT INSURANCE
FUND.
#7 RESOLUTI ON: Mr. Schnei der introduced the fo 11 owi ng captioned reso-
lution which had,been 'previously presented as an
ordinance and was requested to be changed to a resolution. The City Manager
read the resolution in full. Mr. Sawyer moved to adopt the resolution, with
Mr. Johnson seconding the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
RESOUUTION NO. 78-R-9
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND ADOPTING RULES FOR THE ISSUING OF
A FOOD HANDLER'S PERMIT AND SETTING FEES.
#8 BID AUTHORIZATION: The City Manager presented bid request forms
for fuel needs for Fiscal Year 1978-79 and
requested authorization to advertise for bids.
Mr. Howe moved to authorize the staff to advertise for bids for fuel needs
for Fiscal Year 1978-79. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#9 POLICY LETTERS: A. The City Manager read a proposed policy letter
concerning auctioning of city owned property.
Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the policy letter as presented, with Mr. Johnson
seconding the motion. After discussion and a suggestion by Mr. Howe, Mr.
Sawyer and Mr. Johnson amended their motion and second to include the addition
of the phrase "with the concurrence of City Council". The motion carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson
NAYS: None
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B. Mr. Hill read a proposed policy letter concerning employees purchasing
items sold at city auctions. Mr. Sawyer moved the policy letter be adopted
as presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion. Discussion followed in which
Mr. Howe presented his views as to why he was against this policy, after which
the motion carired with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: Councilmember Howe.
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#10 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Howe moved to authorize final payment
on the Community Center to O. A. Fessenden in
the amount of $5,978.15. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Council members Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson and Howe.
NAYS: None
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#11 SALE OF PROPERTY: The City Manager read a resolution authorizing
, the mayor to sign deed of conveyance of lot at
524 Exchange Avenue to Thomas O. and Billie G. Yarling in the amount of
$2,227.50.
Mr. Howe moved to adopt the resolution as read. Mr. Johnson seconded the
motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
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RESOLUTION NO. 78-R-10
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS,
AUTHORIZING THE CONVEYANCE OF .14 ACRE OUT OF G. MALPAZ SURVEY
NO. 67 OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, TO THOMAS O. AND BILLIE G.
YARLING AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF
CONVEYANCE.
#12 EDA PROJECTS: A. After reviewing the bids received on closed-circuit
television for the police department, Mr. Sawyer
moved the low bid of $3,140.00 from Beckwith Electronic Engineering be accepted.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson. !(.,~.?~
NAYS: None
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B. Mr. Hill requested authorization to purchase plat bin with the EDA funds.
The bin would be $41.31 over the available money which would have to come
from local funds; however, this would close out the EDA funds.
Mr. Sawyer moved that staff be authorized to purchase plat bin as presented.
Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Howe, Hyatt, Sawyer and Johnson.
NAYS: None
#13 NEWSLETTER: Council suggested items be placed in the August News-
letter on the following subjects: swimming pool operation
and patronage; vandalism in the parks; notice of upcoming meetings; school open-
ing - traffic slow down; and request for volunteers for committees.
#14 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Hill reserved his report for Workshop.
#15 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mr. Schneider also reserved his comments.
#16 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Council had nothing at this time.
#17 WORKSHOP: Mayor Pro Tern Schneider recessed the regular meeting
at 8:30 P.M. in order for Council to move to the Conference
Room for Worshop session, inviting the audience to join the workshop.
Mr. Sawyer moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:21 P.M., which motion was second-
ed by Mrs. Hyatt and carried unanimously.
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SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 12, 1978
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session Tuesday September 12, 1978
at 7:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Municiapl Complex, 1400 Live Oak
Road with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding;
Richard L. Howe, Gail Hyatt, Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl
Johnson. Staff present: City Manager Walter W. Hill, Jr.