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ccreg-12-02-1975 220 REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 2, 1975 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session Tuesday, December 2, 1975 at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Nell G. Funk, Donald J. Seeba, Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. City Manager Denny L. Arnold City Secretary June G. Krause and City Attorney Richard W. Harris. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mrs. Funk moved the minutes of the Regular Session of November 18, 1975 be accepted as presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following VQte: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens wishing to be heard. #3 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES: Mrs. Funk moved to accept the CAC minutes of the Regular Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which Meeting of November 20, 1975 as presneted. carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #4 LIABILITY INSURANCE: This item was tabled until the meeting of Decem- ber 16, 1975 because Mr. Brewer, City Insurance Agent of record, was not properly notified to be present. #5 INDUSTRIAL PROSPECTS: The Mayor introduced a letter from Mr. Pleas Naylor of Naylor Realty concerning Industrial prospect for the Industrial Park. Council discussed utilities policies for this area and again stated they would not set a definite policy but would consider each request on an individual basis. It was brought out that most cities are following this same procedure. Mr. Arnold said he had been asked by Mr. Borgfeld of the Industrial Committee to determine if the Mayor had appointed anyone to this committee. Mayor Bueker said he would contact Mr. Borgfeld in this regard. #6 SCHERTZ POST OFFICE: Mayor Bueker briefed the Council on the status of the Schertz Post Office curtailment of services and correspondence that has gone forward as of this date. Mr. Arnold was requested to contact the Small Cities Association for any help they might be able to give. Discussion followed regarding current and future City involvement in Post Office activities. Mayor Bueker suggested Councilmembers bring up any new ideas they might have on Post Office activities at future meetings. #7 CHRISTMAS CLOSING: Council discussed the closing of City Hall during the Christmas-New Year Holiday Season. ~ ~ \' Mr. Sharpe moved that policy be established whereby if a National Holiday falls on either a Tuesday or Thursday that City Hall be closed on Monday or Friday which- ever applies. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: 0) .) 1 du AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #8 MINUTES AND NEWSLETTER: Mr. Arnold explained to the Council that in his professional opinion, the City is spending an . enormous amount of money to print the newsletter and minutes monthly. He also stated there was little response to the questionaire in the last newsletter asking citizens to give their opinions on this subject, only eleven people contacted City Staff. They were in"agreement to discontinue the publishing of the minutes but all wanted to keep the newsletter. Council discussed the pros and cons of producing both and asked the City Manager to bring cost figures to the meeting of December 16, 1975 in order for them to arrive at a decision. #9 NEWSLETTER REVIEW: After review by the Council, Mr. Schneider moved to approve the newsletter as presented. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. None #10 GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Mayor Bueker read a letter from Mr. D. L. Davis of 422 River Road expressing his gratitude to for the fast and efficient work they did in repairing normal working hours. the Water Department workers a leak at his property after B. Mr. Seeba reported it had been brought to his attention that the school sign does not work on the north side of the crossing at FM 3009 and Live Oak Road. Chief Schoonover reported he had notified the Highway Department several times. Also that soon this crossing would be moved to Elbel Road and Live Oak Road intersection and hopefully would have improved service at that time. C. Mr. Harris briefed the Council on the problem, which is getting worse, of the number of people failing to appear on court dates or even to contacting the Police Department. He ask Council consideration of discussing some means of alleviating this costly problem. D. Concerning Mr. Seeba's question on the status of the swimming pool, Mr. Arnold said he had talked with Mr. Hanns who informed him the plans are finished, the specifications are being typed at this time and will be forwarded to the Parks and Wildlife Department this week. E. Mr. Arnold briefed the Council on several subjects. One being the streets in Deer Haven being repaired when the sewer work is completed. Mr. Gaddis, City Engineer is preparing cost estimates for overlay work but wanted the Council to be aware of the problems involved in doing this work in cold weather. Mr. Arnold also reported he had received a letter from the Small Business Associa- tion stating they would like to sell the metal building on Wuest Street to the City but could not sell it for the $15,100 as offered and would like the Council to consider raising their offer. City Staff have started gathering data necessary for annexation approval under the Voting Rights Act. ">"" i)~~ / C\ ~)~ '? \' ~~ ~J \ \~ F. Mrs. Hyatt asked for a progress report on the rehabilitation of the south side of Schertz. Mr. Harris working on the interpretation of HUD's require- ments on land acquisition, which has to be accomplished before anything else can be commenced. #11 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Hyatt moved the meeting be adjourned at 8:31 P.M. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Funk and carried unanimously. A2.~ (d_:i:iul ~ Robert C. Bueker, Mayor City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ~o ~ .J:f < /<nh1AAO ~ary, City of Schertz SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL DECEMBER 10, 1975 The Schertz City Council met in joint session with the Planning & Zoning Commission Wednesday, December 10, 1975 at 7:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the following members present: Mayor Pro-Tem Donald J. Seeba, Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Also City Manager Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause. Absent: Mayor Robert C. Bueker and Nell G. Funk. Planning and Zoning Members present: Chairman Johnny Wise, presiding; Earl Sawyer, Sam Carey, Ray Stanhope. Absent: Dick Howe and Chuch Sharpe. #1 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Wise called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. #2 READING OF MINUTES: There were no minutes available at this time. #3 SPECIFIC USE PERMIT: Chairman Wise asked Mr. Arnold to explain the proce- dures involved. Mr. Arnold read a letter of request from the Schertz Baptist Church to build an addition across the street from their present church. He also gave the recommendations of the City Inspector. Councilmember Schneider moved'to hold a Public Hearing on the Church's request for a Specific Use Permit on January 6, 1975. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None P&Z member Carey moved to hold a Public Hearing of the Church's request for a Specific Use Permit on January 6, 1975. Mr. Stanhope seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Carey, Mr. Stanhope and Mr. Sawyer. NAYS: None #4 ADJOURNMENT: Mr. Stanhope moved the meeting be adjourned at 7:58 P.M., which motion was dU~l~onded~and carried una;im~SlY. ~ j...... v"LzJ I ,L""-.-. ( I JE~T: ~ I~ Mayor, Cit of Schertz ecretary, City of Schertz