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REGULAR MEETING OF THE SCHERT CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 14, 1977
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, May 17, 1977 at
8:00 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. Scheider, Earl W. Sawyer, and Earl Johnson.
Also present were City Manager Denny L. Arnold, City Engineer, Howard
W. Gaddis and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Schneider moved the minutes of the Regular
meeting of May 17, 1977 be approved as pre-
sented. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: The four Mr. Becks wished to speak on
item No.6.
#3 P&Z MINUTES: A. Mr. Schneider moved to approve the minutes of the
Joint Meeting with the City Council of May 11,
1977. Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of the Regular Session of the
P&Z Commission of May 25, 1077. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
Mayor Bueker asked the Council's permission to pass to Item 5 at this
time.
#5 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance
which was read in full by the City Manager. The follow
ing ordinance was then discussed and fully considered by the Countil:
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENTION OF THE BOUNDARY
LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BY THE ANNEXATION
OF A CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 31.42 ACRES OUT OF
COMAL COUNTY.
The Mayor then called for a motion, and after not receiving a motion, he
declared the ordinance died for lack of motion.
Mayor Bueker thanked Mr. McIver for his presentation.
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#4 PERSONNEL APPOINTMENT: Mr. Howe moved to appoint the following
listed people to the Schertz Police Reserve
Force: William M. Thomas, James W. Keith, Robert E. Jackson, Steven A.
Bobholz, Ed L. Sharpe, Wayne A. Christain, Arthur M. Rogers, III; William
Maldonado III, Jack Morris, Rudine De La Zerda, and George D. Bowman. Mr.
Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#6 CURB OPENING: The Beck family had requested a variance to the
Curb Cut Ordinance to allow parallel parking in front
of their store on First Street to alleviate the wide space between the pro-
posed street and the store as well as allow for more parking. Council dis-
cussed the pros and cons of this request. Mr. Leslie Beck presented pictures
showing his truck parked on the space with the door open, which showed the
door opening would qnly extend about one foot into the street. Discussion
followed as to educating the people that this would no long~be head-in
parking.
Mr. Howe moved to grant the variance to allow parallel parking in frontof
Beck's store with posted signs to be installed by t he City. Mr. Johnson
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Schneider, who qualified his vote by stating
the cost of this should only be borne by the property owner.
Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Schneider also said they thought the staff and Council
should look into doing work on private property with City funds.
#7 PERSONNEL BOARD: Mr. Seeba moved to accept the res i gnati on from the
Personnel Board of Mr. RoyceH. Robeson. Mr.
Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#8 PERSONNEL RESIGNATION: Mr. Sawyer moved to accept the resignation
of Ed Melton as Animal Control Officer.
Mr. Johnson seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr; Sawyer, and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#9 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Howe movedto have this item placed on
the next Regular Meeting agenda as Mr.
Gaddis had not brought the bills for Estimate #3 for New Paving Compan~.
Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
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#10 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Schneider moved tp approve Payment
Estimate #3 to O. A. Fessenden on the
Community Acitvity Center in the amount of $27,219.49. Mr. Howe seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#11 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Seeba moved to approve Payment Esti-
mate No. 3 to O. A. Fessenden on the Muni-
cipal Comples in the amount of $28730.81. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
#12 MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CHANGE ORDER: Mr. Arnold explained that the
architects did not have the
paper work prepared but would have it ready for the next regular meeting
of the Council.
#13 POLICY LETTER: This Policy Letter calls for the removel of "NO
Parking" signs in selected areas rather than
amending the City codes. Particularly that section of Aero Avenue between
Oak Street and FM 1518; with the portion of Aero between the drainage
ditch crossing and Oak Street to remain "No Parking".
There was discussion concerning the leaving the "No Parking" portion but
it was explained that when the parking lot is finished, there woule be
a large exit at that point and it could be dangerous.
Mr. See be moved to accept the Policy Letter as written. Mr. Johnson
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#14 POLICY LETTER: Mr. Schneider moved to approve the policy letter
setting a maximum late hour of Council Meetings
as amended. Mr. Sawyer seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#15 CCMA: Mr. Graham of CCMA was not present to give his briefing on
the status of sewage affairs.
#16 NEWSLETTER: The May Newsletter was accepted as presented with
the addition of items on the following subjects:
list City officials and phone numbers; update on construction of Community
Center and Municipal Complex and an article on swimming pool lessons.
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#17 GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Mr. Schneider asked the City Manager about
a leaking meter in the park area. Mr.
Graham, Parks Superintendent said it was scheduled to fixed the next day for
the third time in two months.
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B. Mr. Howe asked to be relieved of being ~ member of the GRACoC Industrial
Committee to which he was appointed by the.liJyar last year. After discussic:n
of the qUulifications of the appointee, the Mayor said to delay the appoint-
ment for two weeks and perhaps he could take the appointment.
C. Mr. Howe briefed the Council on the CCMA Recreational Site Analysis meeting
he attended in behalf of the Council. He said the CCMA wanted someone outside
CCMA to chair the committee and they would help all they could with typing
and paper work. They want the Cities in the area to appoint representatives
to serve on this committee. Mayor Bueker appointed Dick Howe and Walter
Schneider as members of this committee.
D. Mr. Howe asked the City Manager if he had gotten an answer from the auditor
and was told by Mr. Arnold that he would check on it.
E. Mr. Howe asked if the Senior Citizens had ben answered as to the use
of one of the abandoned buildings in the City when the Municipal Complex is
completed. Mayor Bueker said he had talked to Mr. Rineharts and told him that
a building would be made available to them.
F. Mr. Schneider asked the City Engineer';if heJIHad checked the curbs on Beck
Street. Mr. Gaddis told him he had and had them tear out a great portion.
The type of machine. they are using is not working out so he has decided to
pave the streets first and then put in the curbs, the Highway Department
puts all of theirs in this way.
G. Mr. Howe asked about the computer and how i:t was working now. Mr. Arnold
explained that we are still having trouble getting the bookkeeping. Mr. Howe
suggested holding up on the payment of the lease until they got the work that
was promised long ago finished.
H. Mr. Sawyer asked to be briefed on the meeting with the School Board so he
would know what was going on. He asked what the City's involvement was and
was told that sinc a portion of the road is in our ETJ, the road would have
to meet our specifications when Mr. Von Scheele subdivided the land. Mayor
Bueker said one of the biggest problems is the culvert over the drain. He
and the Council feel the School Board should share in the costs of this road.
I. Mr. Sawyer referred to the letter in the audit saying the bank account
was out of balance. Mr. Arnold said that it is in balance now.
J. Mr. Sawyer also asked the City Engineer how much air are we pumping at the
well. Mr. Gaddis explained that with the system we have now, we are not
pumping any air. There may be some in the line but from some other reason.
K. M~. Sawyer asked how eill the decision against CCMA affect Schertz.
Mayor Bueker said that it would not initially. CCMA has accepted payment
and the State will go for CCMA. Our money is in Escrow drawing interest.
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L. Mr. Seeba asked what the lack of a motion on the annexation would
have on the meeting place for the Joint Meeting. The Council and P&Z
will meet at the pavilion, open the meeting and recess to the Council
Chambers for the question on Mr. Schaefer's request for rezoning.
M. Mr. Arnold said the Parks Superintendent at the suggestion of the
cashier and lifeguards have asked to change the Saturday swimming hours
from 9:00 A.M. to opening at 10:00 A.M. as there are very few swimmers
between 9:00 and 10:00, and not close at noon, go from 10:00 A.M. to
1 0 : 00 P. M.
#18 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Schneider moved the meeting be adjourned at
10:22 P.M., The motion was seconded by Mr. Howe
and carried unanimously.
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PUBLIC ZONING HEARING
The Schertz City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission held a Joint
Public Hearing, Wednesday, June 15, 1977 at 7:00 P.M. in the Large Pavilion
in G. W. Pickrell Park on Oak Street. The following members of the Council
were present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, Richard L. Howe, Donald J. Seeba,
Walter F. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson.
Chair Wise of the P&Z Commission called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
and immediately recessed the meeting in order for all involved to return
to the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street to conduct the meeting.
Mr. Wise reconvened the meeting at 7:05 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401
Oak Street. He explained the next item on the agenda was to discuss a
request by Mr. John Schaefer to rezone Lot 5, Block 5 and Lot 33, Block 7
located on Live Oak Road from R-2 single family residence to GB General
Business.
Mr. Rod Corvo, representing Mr. Schaefer was present to answer any ques-
tions.
Mr. Garza, Administrative Assistant, explained the only thing to decide
at this time is if the request meets the four criteria as listed in
Section 12.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance. The Commission and Council
went over the four - being a. is it in keeping with the Comprehensive