10-01-1974
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OCTOBER 1, 1974
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session,
Tuesday, October 1, 1974, at 7:05 P.M. in the Council Cham-
bers, 608 Live Oak Road, with the following members present:
Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Councilmembers Mrs.Nell
G. Funk, Donald J. Seeba and Tom Koole. Absent: Mrs. Bobbie
L. Koch and Robert E. Schwartz. Also present City Manager
Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Seeba moved for approval
of the minutes of the Public
Hearing of September 17, 1974 on the Budget as submitted. Mrs.
Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Koole moved to accept the minutes of the Public Hearing
of September 17, 1974, as presented. Mr. Seeba seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None
C. Mr. Seeba requested the vote on Item #6, page 147 of the
minutes of the Regular Meeting of September 17, 1974, be
corrected to read: "the ordinance was finally passed and
adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba
and Mr. Schwartz. NAYS: Mr. Koole and Mrs. Koch."
Mrs. Funk moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of the
City Council of September 17, 1974, be approved as corrected.
Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koo1e.
NAYS: None.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: 1. Mr. Harold Christian
addressed the Council con-
cerning the excessive fuel adjustment charges on the citizen's
electric bills. Mayor Bueker read a letter Mr. Arnold had
written GVEC requesting information on the fuel adjustment
costs along with several other pertinent matters concening
citizen's questions and explained that as soon as the City
receives a reply to this letter he will inform the citizens.
Mr. Christian also wanted to know what could be done about
the loud motorcycle noises, speeding on Randolph Avenue and
the feet that school kids do not stop at the stop sign at the
corner of Randolph and Aero Avenues. Chief Schoonover ex-
plained his department is doing its best in both areas but
will make a concerted effort to alleviate both these problems.
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2. Ms. Peggy Jackson, Chairman of the Mission Action CVllllui ttee
of the First Baptist Church requested the Council consider their
request for a building in which to operate a Thrift Shop two days
a week. The money to be used for medical and dental assistance to
the needy of Schertz. The Thrift Shop to be established by the women
of the Baptist Church but the other churches of the City have been
contacted and have expressed their willingness to help operate it.
Mr. Arnold will work with the committee to find suitable space for
the thrift shop and will keep the Council informed of progress.
3. Mrs. Murphy again appeared before the Council to seek answers
to questions she has about her electric bill for August. Mayor
Bueker suggested the Council invite the General Manager of GVEC
to a Council meeting to answer some of these citizen questions as
well as some the Council has asked and at that time, Mrs. Murphy
will be answered.
#3 POLICE RESERVE: Chief Schoonover introduced Donna Kaye
Marcrum, who lives in Live Oak and has
graduated from the Police Reserve School. Schoonover said she
has worked with the Schertz Police and feels she will be an asset
to the Department; there fore asked Council approval of her
appointment to the Police Reserve.
Mrs. Funk moved to approve the appointment of Donna Kaye Marcrum / 5 ~ I FI
as a Police Reserve Officer of the City of Schertz. Mr. Seeba
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
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1f4 ORDINANCE:
Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole
None
Mayor Bueker introduced the ordinance to adopt
the 1974 National Electric Code; establishing
licensing procedures; setting permit rates; and approving an oper-
ating agreement with GVEC to accomplish electrical inspections in
the City.
After Council consideration, Mr. Koole moved to table any action on
this item until such time as the General Manager of GVEC is present
to discuss this proposed ordinance, especially the rates under Sec-
tion 7, with the full Council present. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion
which carried with the following 'Note:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koo1e.
None
Mayor Bueker asked the Council to deviate from the agenda
at this time and skip to Item No. 15.
#15 ZONING ORDINANCE: Larry Burnside, Administrative Assis-
tant to the City Manager, spoke on the
proposed zoning ordinance setting out the recommendations made by
the Planning and Zoning Cvulluission. Council was requested to
study this proposed ordinance and send their recommendations to
Mr. Arnold, in order for the ordinance and map to be presented for
approval at an early date.
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1f5 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set
forth ordinance, which has been read and
considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council on
the 17th day of September, 1974. 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.
Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Seeba and seconded by Mrs. Funk
that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor
put the motion to a vote of the members of the City Council and
the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the following
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None
ORDINANCE NO. 74-A-37
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EX~~NSION OF THE
BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BY
THE ANNEXATION OF TWO (2) CERTAIN TRACTS O~ PAR-
CELS OF LAND CONTAINING 60.606 ACRES AND 25.271
ACRES, RESPECTIVELY.
#6 ORDINANCE: Mayor Bueker introduced the hereinafter
set forth' ordinance, which has been read
and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council
on the 17th day of September, 1974. It was determined that
the City Secretary had caused a short synopsis of said pro-
posed ordinance to be published in the official City news-
paper 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.
Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Seeba and seconded by Mr. Koole
that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor
put the motion to a vote of the members of theCity Council
and the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 74-G-38
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR A SALARY TO MEMBERS
OF THE CITY mUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS
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#7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set
fort~, ordinance. whic'h was read and con-
sidered at the last regular meeting cr the City r.ouncil on
the 17th day of September, 1974. It was determined that the
City Secretary has 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. Koo1e and seconded by Mrs. Funk
that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor put
the motion to a vote of the members of the City Council and the
ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 74-M-39
AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE TIME, PLACE AND DATES FOR
HOLDING REGULAR AND SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
#8 ORDINANCE: Mayor Bueker introduced the hereinafter
set forth ordinance, which has been read
and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council
on the 17th day of September, 1974. 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
it 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.
Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Koole and seconded by Mr. Seeba that)/r',"f
said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor put the I-~
motion to a vote of the members of the City Council and the ordin-
ance was finally passed and adopted by the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koo1e.
NAYS: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 74-D-40
AN ORDINANCE MAKING IT UNLAWFUL FOR ANY DI.{IVER OF
A MOTOR VEHICLE TO CAUSE THE WHEELS OF SAID VEHICLE
TO SPIN AGAINST THE STREETS OR OTHER PUBLIC PLACE
OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; DECLARING A VIOLATION
OF THE PROVISIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE A MISDEMEANOR
AND PROVIDING FOR PUNISHMENT UPON CONVICTION OF A
FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200; PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION
OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS
INCIDENT AND REALTING TO THE SUBJECT.
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#9 ORDINANCE: Mayor Bueker introduced the hereinafter
set forth ordinance, which has been read
and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council
on the 17th day of September, 1974. 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 it was moved by Mr. Koole and seconded by Mr. Seeba
that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. The Mayor
put the motion to a vote of the members of the City Council
and the ordinance was finally passed and adopted by the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koo1e.
NAYS: None.
ORDINANCE NO. 74-F-4l
AN ORDINANCE GOVERNING CONNECTIONS TO THE SEWER
SYSTEM OF THE CITY AND REGULATING THE SAME; ESTAB-
LISHING FEES FOR CONNECTIONS TO THE CITY'S SEWERS;
PRESCRIBING FEES TO BE PAID TO THE CITY FOR SEWER
SERVICES; ALLOWING FOR INSPECTIONS BY THE CITY;
PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT TO THE CITY WITHIN A
CERTAIN TIME LIMIT AND PENALTIES THEREAFTER; RE-
PEALING FPlE (5) PRIOR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY,
NUMBERED 80, 80B, 95, 159, 75-F-8, AND ALL OTHER
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR
VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; CONTAINING A SAVINGS
CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY
#10 SCHAEFER kUAD: Mr. Arnold read portions of a letter
from Mr. Tom Anderlitch, the City's
Financial Advisor, in which he recvw.w.ended the city not pur-
chase or operate the Schaefer Road Rural Water Supply District.
Mr. Koole moved the City refuse the offer from Schaefer Road
Rural Water Supply District to either purchase or operate their
water system based on the recommendations of Mr. Ander1itch and
Mr. Richard Harris, City Attorney. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None.
1fll BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: The Council reviewed the
recvlWllendations of the 1974
Board of Equalization and recvw.w.ended their consideration by
the Tax Assessor Collector.
#12 CIBOLO REQUESTS: On the recommendations of the Utility
Superintendent, Marvin Patterson,
the Council concurred to draft an agreement between the City
of Schertz and the City of Cibolo for Schertz to provide Cibolo
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with water system operation and maintenance on a contract basis.
The service to be secondary to the requirements of Schertz.
Council also agreed not to provide street sweeper service to
the City of Cibo1o as requested, on the recommendations of the
street Superintendent, Earl Johnson.
1f13 ATTORNEY FEE: Mrs. Funk moved to authorize the payment 'rt
of the City Attorney's annual fees. [0'
Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried with the following I
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None.
1f14 CAC APPOINTMENTS: Mrs. Funk moved to appoint the ~ " '>'
following three people to the lb'
Ci tizens Advisory CVll11lli ttee on the recommendations of Chairman
Strange: Mrs. Rita Bullock, 402 Pecan Drive; Mr. Richard H.
Strain, 820 Maple Drive; and Mr. Floyd F. Deater, 210 Winburn
Avenue. Mr. Koole seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr. Koole.
NAYS: None.
#16 GENERAL DISCUSSION A. Mr. Seeba wished to person-
ally thank Marvin Patterson
for doing such a good job while in the employee of the City.
B. Mr. Arnold read a request from the Buffalo Valley Youth
Association, approved by the SAFES president, to use the con-
cession stand building in the park to sell books. Council gave
its blessings to the money making venture.
#17 PREVIOUSLY TABLED SUBJECTS: 5. Rittimann Water
System. Mr. Arnold
read a letter from Mr. Crump, attorney for Mr. & Mrs. Ray Rittimann
dba Rittimann Water System, offering the system to the City of
Schertz for the consideration of $10.00.
After discussion by the Council, Mrs. Funk moved to p~rchase
the Rittimann Water System for the sum of $10.00. Mr. Seeba
seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
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AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba and Mr:. Koole.
NAYS: None.
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Mayor Bueker adjourned the Regular City Council meeting at 10:35
P.M. in order to call an Executive Session under Section 2 (f)
of HB 3, Open Meetings Law.
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Council meeting reconvened at 11:03 P.M.