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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 21, 1977
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, June 21,
1977 at 7:00 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. Schneider, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Also attend-
ing were City Manager Denny L. Arnold, City Secretary June G. Krause and City
Engineer Howard W. Gaddis.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of
the Public Hearing of June 14, 1977 as pre-
sented. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. SawyQr and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Johnson moved to accept the minutes of the Regular Session of June 14,
1977 as presented. 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
C. Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes of the Joint Meeting with the P&Z
of June 15, 1977. 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
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Overstreet, representing ENTEX, Inc.
requested time for Item #5.
#3 P&Z JOINT MEEING: Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of the Joint
Meeting of the P&Z and City Council of June 15, 1977.
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
#4 BID AWARD: Mr. Gaddis handed out Tabulation Sheets showing all the
bids received at the opening of bids on June l~) 1977.
at 2:00 P.M. He explained the three drainage problems included in this project
as being Valley Oak and Greentree, Dartmor and Bubbling Springs Road, and River
Road and Meadow Lane. Mr. Gaddis also said that he had not worked with the low
bidder but felt his bid could be accepted. When asked why the contractor could
not measure and bid on exactly that amount instead of by the square foot and cubic
yard, Mr. Gaddis explained that should we add anything else, we would have to
arbitrate with the contractor for it. He also assured the Council that a monthly
running account would be given them.
The bids received were as follows:
J. L. Mayfield Co. Inc.
Total
$ 98,826.70
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Joe F. Morales Contr. Inc.
James Colglazier Inc.
A&F Construction Co.
Bruce Contract Co. of Seguin
E-Z Bel Constr.
H. B. Zachery Company
Olmos Equipment Co. Inc.
Scott & Jennison Inc.
1 07 , 802. 50
109,654.40
109,792.00
113,632.10
120,327.00
123,113.00
1 30 s 318 . 00
177 ,787. 50
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Mr. Seeba moved to award the bid to the low bidder, J. L. Mayfield Company,
Inc. in the amount of $98,826.70. 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
#5 ENTEX: Mayor Bueker explained this item was to consider the latest
rate increase by Entex, Inc. Mr. Overstreet reviewed all
information given at previous meetings. When asked why Schertz area is always
higher than the rest of South Texas, Mr. Overstreet said he was not familiar
with Schertz figures. Mayor Bueker asked if the whole vain of thought is that
all in the area pay the same rate. Mr. Overstreet also did not know what per-
centage of usage Schertz has in the whole division. After lenthy discussion,
Mayor Bueker said the City has three choices: (1) deny the request (2) approve
the request, or (3) ask for a rate consultant.
Mr. Seeba moved to deny the request by Entex, Inc. for a rate increase. 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
#6 CHANGE ORDER: Mr. Paul Hesson of Hesson and May Architects, presented
samples of materials and colors to be used in both
the Community Center and Municipal ~omplex. He assured Mr. Seeba that he
was doing everthing possible to conserve energy. He said he would be back
in two weeks to show his conception of the built-ins. Mr. Gerard, electrician
on this job explained he could have security light separate, one on a floater
scale.
Mr. Schneider moved to accept Change Order No. 2 to the Municipal Complex
with a 4 KV generator rather than the 3KV as shown. Mr. Seeba seconded the
motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer and Mr. Johnson.
NAYS: None
#7 ENGINEERING BRIEFING: Mr. Gaddis briefed the Council on the drainage
problems. He showed several ways the drainage
could be taken care of, saying he would prefer that everything be done under
ground but it is much more costly. Mayor Bueker asked Mr. Gaddis to get some
estimates on these drainage problems. Mr. Gaddis said the seal-coating would
be done by priorities - first Westland Park, then Rio Vista and Last Lone Oak.
There are some pavement failures that will have to be taken out and redone.
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Mr. Schneider asked if our crew could redo Mitchell Avenue. Mr. Arnold
said they could do the water lines but do not have the manpower or time.
Mayor Bueker said that when the engineer gets the drainage estimates, then
we will know what is left for seal-coating.
#8 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION; Mr. Seeba moved to approve Payment Estimate
#3 on the Southside Project to New Paving
Company in the amount of $33,217.29. 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
#9 RESOLUTION: Mr. Arnold explained that this resolution is needed
by the Office of Traffic Safety, State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation to offer money for a grant based on the
highest patrolman's salary at 40 hours a week, which would include all
benefits, plus mileage. It is basically the same Step program we are under
now except this is for a year.
Mr. Arnold them read the Resolution, a caption of which follows:
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, THAT THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH
THE OFFICE OF TRAFFIC SAFETY TO CONTINUE A SELECTIVE TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM.
Mr. Sawyer moved to adopt the resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign a
Step contract. 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
#10 DOBIE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Mr. Arnold read some notes of the meeting he,
Commissioner Achermann and Howard Gaddis had
that afternoon in his office. The recommendations were to allow the road to
be built but have Mr. Van Scheele agree to put in a regular bridge.
Mr. Seeba said he felt we shoulld stand firm and build nothing but a bridge
across the creek. Mayor Bueker agreed and stated he felt we should force the
school to have adequate way to this school. Council agreed that nothing less
than a bridge shouJe be built. Mr. Gaddis was asked to give a ballpark
figure for a bridge. He said it would take approximately 7 box culverts
10 ft. wide and 7 ft. high at about $70,000. It was recommended to check
with the City Attorney concerning the legality of a letter of intent of City
requirements of a bridge, if not, then write a letter and say no road unless
a bridge is built.
Mr. Arnold reminded the Council that if the County wants to build the road,
we can not keep them from it; and if the County and Mr. Von Scheele get
together, we are out of it.
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Mr. Arnold was asked to find out from the attorney our position at this
time.
#11 GENERAL DISCUSSION: There was no discussion at this time.
#12 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion duly made and seconded, the meeting
adjourned at 10:37 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
\lULY 5, 1977
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, July 21, 1977
at 7:05 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, Earl W. Sawyer and Earl Johnson. Also
attending were City Manager Denny L. Arnold, City Secretary June G. Krause,
and City Attorney, Richard W. Harris.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Sawyer moved to approve the minutes of
the Regular Session of June 21, 1977 uS
presented. Mr. Schneider seconded the nDtion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mr. Howe, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sawyer, and Mr. Johnson
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Carter requested time for Item #5.
#3 P&Z MINUTES: Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the P&Z Commi~sion of June 22, 1977. 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
#4 RESOLUTION: A Resolution was presented that would approve, and
authorize the Mayor to execute, an attached contract
concerning a proposed road to the Dobie Middle School. The contract listed
the areas of responsibilities to the City (acceptance agency), Edgar Von