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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 15, 1977 Ii
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 15, l I
1977 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street, with the follow-
ing members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Richard L. Howe,
Donald J. Seeba, Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Also
present City Manager Denny L. Arnold, City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: In discussing the minutes of the Regular Meet-
ing of March 1, 1977, Mrs. Hyatt requested
the fo 11 owi ng be added to the end of item #9: "Mrs. Hyatt requested the
City Attorney to include in the Agreement with the City of Cibolo, for fur-
nishing water, a statement to the effect that Cibolo was to pay their monthly
water bill on time or a penalty be assessed the same as for all other customers".
Mr. Seeba moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 1, 1977 be approved
as amended. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens wishing to be heard at
this time.
#3 P&Z MINUTES: Mrs. Hyatt moved to accept the minutes of the Planning
and Zoning Commission Meeting of March 9, 1977. Mr.
Seeba seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
Mayor Bueker requested the Council be kept informed concerning the Northcliffe
Subdivision plat review, especially since they have shifted the donation of
lands for municipal purposes on several occasions. Mr. Arnold will have a
staff member brief the Council at the next Regular Meeting on this subject.
Mr. Schneider asked about the curb-cut request for Arnold Schneider and when
it would be before the Council for approval. Mr. Arnold apologized for this
item not being on the present agenda but it definitely would be on the next
one.
#4 BOA MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe moved to accept the mintues of the Board
of Adjustment meeting of March 7, 1977 as presented.
Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#5 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: After brief discussion, Mr. Sharpe moved
to pay engineering fees to Howard Gaddis
for Street Improvements for the South Side project, in the amount of
$13,980.11. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#6 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Seeba moved to pay Hesson and May archi-
tects fees for the Community Center in the
amount of $10,715.77. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
Mr. Howe again asked the City Manager what it would cost to operate the new
Municipal Complex and Community Center. Mr. Arnold explained it would cost
a little over $7,000 for electric service to the two buildings for a year.
When asked by Mr. Howe if he had the overall operating costs for the new
buildings, Mr. Arnold said his staff were working on it and would have it soon.
#7 PERSONNEL BOARD RESIGNATION: Mr. Schneider moved to accept the
resignation from the Personnel Board
of Mrs. Harriet Lipps. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
None
Mr. Arnold said he would draft a letter of appreciation to Mrs. Lipps for the
Mayor's signature.
#8 SOUTH SIDE PROJECT: Council discussed what policy they should adopt
concerning curb-cut opening and driveway
approaches in the Southside Project.
Mayor Bueker recommended the Southside be done in the same manner as Urban
Renewal did the Northside to keep the projects similar as much as possible.
It was Council concensus to allow each parcel of residential property a curb
cut for each existing driveway, the location of which to be designated by the
property owner. Or to allow a residential parcel of property up to a maximum
of two curb cut openings with a maximum of 12 feet each opening or one curb
opening with a maximum of 24 foot opening width. This alternative would apply
in those situations where the parcel of property did not now currently have
more than two driveways. Individual complications in applying these rules
will be resolved on each situation's merit by the City Manager. Commercial
curb openings will be determined and approved on an individual basis.
#9 DRAINAGE PROBLEMS: Council discussed in detail the drainage problem
in Village 3 and 4. (Lots 13 and 26 of Block 9,
Village #4, specifically). The problem is that the people own a 24' concrete
ditch even tho they have no private use of the land and neighborhood children
play in the ditch and may get hurt.
It was Council decision to have the attorney give a legal opinion as to who
is responsible if someone gets hurt in the ditch and to perhaps give a reduc-
tion in taxes on the property with the drainage ditch. Nothing else feasible
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can be done about this problem.
Mayor Bueker asked to pass item #10 on personnel at this time as it would
require an executive session.
#11 GENERAL DISCUSSION: (l) Mrs. Hyatt had the following items
for discussion:
A. She asked about plans for the swimming pool dedication and was told
the opening date is set for May 7, 1977. Mr. Arnold said he would like
another plaque giving the names of former Councilmembers and employees
who worked so hard on this project.
B. She reported on the plans for the 4th of July celebration.
C. Mr. Dietz had contacted Mrs. Hyatt concerning his cattle that had to be
removed from the lot behind the Dairy Queen, asking why he had to remove them
when they were there long before the Dairy Queen. Mr. Arnold explained that
the close proximity of the cattle to the eating establishment was against
the ordinance and he had written both Mr. Dietz and his attorney explaining this.
D. Mrs. Hyatt asked that the name of Susan Baldwin be in the March Newsletter
as the SAFES volunteer of the month.
E. Also Mrs. Hyatt asked what progress had been made regarding the closing
of the exit of the Schertz Bank and Trust. Mr. Arnold had contacted the new
Bank President and had not received any reply. Mrs. Hyatt suggested the
president of the Board be contacted.
(2) Mr. Seeba said that since this is Mrs. Hyatt's last regular meeting, he
would like her to know the Council has enjoyed working with her.
(3) Mayor Bueker said he is still getting complaints about the drive-in
theatre showing restricted films and making no attempt to enforce the film
ratings. The film industry rating is not shown on their marquee. Chief
Schoonover said he had checked into the legal aspects of this with the
County Attorney and was told that the ratings are merely for parents guide-
lines and that if the theatre doesn't enforce the ratings, then the parents
shoul d.
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Mr. Seeba suggested that the City should at least have an ordinance insuring
the theatres put film ratings on their marguees.
Mr. Arnold was requested to check the legality of this with the City Attorney.
#10 PERSONNEL: Mayor Bueker recessed the regular session of the City
Council at 8:35 p.m. He then called an Executive
Session under Article 5262-17, Section 2(g) of Vernons Texas Civil Statutes
as amended.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened at 9:03 P.M.
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Mr. Arnold announced the Ground-Breaking Ceremonies for the Community
Activity Center for Saturday, March 19, 1977 at 10:00 A.M.
#12 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Hyatt moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:09 P.M.
Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried unani-
mously.
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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 2), 1977
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The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Wednesday, March 24, 1977,
at 6:37 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the following members
present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Richard L. Howe, Donald J. Seeba,
Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Also present City Manager
Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 BID AWARD:
Mr. Arnold briefed the Council on the Bid Opening held
March 23, 1977 at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers for
a Municipal Complex Building, in accordance with the pro-
by the Council. Bids were tabulated as follows:
the construction of
cedures as approved
CONTRACTOR
BASE BID
$410,014.00
422,224.00
427,523.00
429,165.00
436,292.00
441,927.00
444,633.00
455,000.00
1. O. A. Fessenden, Inc.
2. Scott & Jennison, Inc.
3. J. W. Chandler Const. Company
4. Clyde Abbott, Inc.
5. Richard R. Brown Const. Co.
6. Chapman Brothers, Inc.
7. CSR Contracting Inc.
8. Burden/Click, Inc.
Mr. Hesson of Hesson and May Architects, explained the five deductive alternates
as bid.
Mr. Seebe moved to award the contract on the Municipal Complex Building to
o. A. Fessenden, Inc. in the amount of the Base Bid of $410,014.00 and
authorize the Mayor to sign the contract. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote: