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SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 10, 1976
The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session jointly with the Plan-
ning and Zoning Commission, Wednesday, March 10, 1976, at 7:35 P.M. in the
Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the following members present: Chair-
man Johnnie Wise, presiding; Ray Stanhope, Richard L. Howe, Earl Sawyer of
the Planning & Zoning Commission and the following members of the City
Council: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, 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, Administrative Assistant Mike Rhea and Joe Garza.
#1 The meeting was called to order at 7:35 P.M. by P & Z Chairman
Johnnie Wise.
#2 The minutes of the regular meeting of the P&Z of February 25, 1976
were read by secretary Earl Sawyer and approved as read.
#3 The City Council and Planning Commission to consider a petition
to rezone a tract of land for Edgar Von Scheele and Company.
Mr. Arnold introduced Mr. Winston Wright, representing Edgar Von Scheele,
who explained the site location for the tract of land requested to be re-
zoned. He gave as the primary reason for requesting the rezoning at this
time is for an Elderly Housing Unit. The location is adjacent to and just
north of the present Val Verde Apartments on Live Oak Road.
General discussion followed as to whether or not this request meets the
four criteria in Section 12.2.2 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mr. Seeba moved to call a Public Hearing for rezoning of this particular
tract of land in accordance with Section 12.3.5 of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
The Planning & Zoning Commission vote was as follows:
AYES: Mr. Sawyer, Mr. Howe, Mr. Stanhope.
NAYS: None
There being no further business to come before the joint meeting , the
Council adjourned their meeting at 8:25 P.M.
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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 16, 1976
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, March 16,
1976 at 7:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street, with,the following
members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Nell G. Funk, Walter F.
Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Absent: Donald J. Seeba. Also
present,City Manager Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the minutes of
the Regular Meeting of March 2, 1976 as
presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion.
Mrs. Funk called attention to the fact that when the City Newsletter appeared
in the paper, there was an article added on Buffalo Valley Yout~ Association
that had not been approved by the Council. Mrs. Funk had nothing against the
article, just that it was not approved for publication. Mr. Arnold apologized
for the staff mistake.
Vote was then called on the motion for approval of minutes which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
B. Mr. Sharpe moved to accept the minutes as presented for the Special Meeting
of March 10, 1976. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the follow-
ing vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: There were no citizens present wishing to be
speak on agenda items.
Non-agenda items: Mrs. Jennie Bennett addressed the Council, saying the Social
Security Administration is considering setting up an office in Schertz if the
Council will approve the use of the Council Chambers two days a week for this
purpose. They will provide all their office equipment but just need assurance
they will be furnished space for conducting business before continuing their
plans. Mrs. Bennett explained that a local Social Security office would be a
great benefit to Schertz citizens, especially to senior citizens, handicapped
and dependents.
Mr. Sharpe moved to allocate space to the Social Security Administration to be
used for whatever future plans they may make. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#3 CAC MINUTES: Mrs. Hyatt moved to accept the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of the Citizens Advisory Committee of February 19,
1976. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
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#4 P&Z COMMISSION MINUTES: Mr. Schneider moved to accept the minutes
of the Joint Meeting of the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council of March 10, 1976. Mrs. Funk seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#5 BID OPENING: There were no bids received on the 1972 Plymouth Fury.
MR. SEEBA ARRIVED AT 7:24 P.M.
#6 BID OPENING: Bids were opened as follows for the Lease/Purchase
of a mini computer:
SPECIFICATIONS
BURROUGHS CORP.
$18,243
4,025
N/C
169.23
5~%
3,215
19,222.23
2,436.39
5.00
$21,663.62
Equipment
Software
Training
Transportation
Financing Interest Rate
Trade-in of L3000
Base Bid
Finance Charges
Other charges
TOTAL BID
ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS INC.
$38,900
1,500
N/C
N/C
7.3%
3,000
37,400
13,651
27,000
$78,051.00
Chuck Clark with Accounting Systems Inc. wanted the Council to know that they
bid on a computer that would not become obsolete in a few years. Their machine
is more advanced than a cassette system.
Mayor Bueker stated he was aware that this is a difficult item to bid on and
suggested a meeting of the bidders, the City Manager and someone knowledgable
in computers to evaluate the two bids and the City Manager bring the findings
back to the next Council meeting.
Mr. Sharpe said his company has had business dealings with Mr. Clark of Accounting
Systems, Inc.; therefore, he would abstain from voting on this item when it comes
before the Council.
Mr. Schneider moved the awarding of bid on a mini computer be placed on the
agenda of the Council Meeting of April 6, 1976. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion
which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#7 PARK USAGE: Mayor Bueker introduced Ms. Wisecup of Alpha Lambda Alpha
sorority and John Suggs of the Optimist Club, who are co-sponsoring a Barbeque
Benefit for Steven Ring Fund, a Live Oak Youth who died recently after a
lengthy illness, to help defray extensive medical expenses. They were seeking
Council approval for use of the park from 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on March 27.
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Council was assured adequate insurance had been obtained and of course, they
intended doing their own policing and clean up, with no expense to the City.
Mrs. Hyatt moved to allow the Alpha Lambda Alpha Sorority & the Live Oak Optimist
Club to use the City park March 27, 1976 for a fund raising benefit and donate
all the proceeds to the Steven Ring Fund. Mr. Sharpe seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
Mr. Arnold was instructed to contain in the letter of permission the fact that
if it should rain on March 27th, these groups could have their benefit the
following day, March 28, 1976.
#8 CCMA: Mr. Jesse Graham, General Manager of CCMA, briefed the Council
on the monitoring program being carried out by Cibolo Creek
Municipal Authority. He also advised that their Board of Directors will open
bids for a new office building April 13, 1976. This building to be located on
a 1 -acre tract of land just south of their present building.
Before going to the next agenda item, Mayor Bueker introduced to the Council the
newly hired bookkeeper Carolyn Wallace and her husband Buddy.
#9 CAC APPOINTMENTS: Mrs.
Lynn
the Citizens Advisory Committee.
with the following vote:
Funk moved to appoint Jeannie Ayotte, 424 Lori
Drive; and Dick Cherrine, 1216 Colony Drive, to
Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#10 P & Z RESIGNATION: Mr. Schneider moved to accept the resignation
of Chuck Peifer from the Planning and Zoning
Commission. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following
vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#11 WARRANT FEES: City Manager Denny Arnold briefed the Council on the
status of Municipal Court warrant fees, saying that
Chief Schoonover had written a set of procedures which has been forwarded to
the City Attorney for study. After the legality has been determined, the
procedures will be presented to the Council for review and to determine the
maximum fine Council wants to impose. Mr. Arnold said that at the present time,
the Court has an improved rate of paying fines.
#12 RESOLUTION: Mayor Bueker introduced the following captioned resolution
which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Arnold
said the specifications for the water system improvements would be available
for the next regular meeting of the Council.
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Mr. Seeba moved to adopt the following captioned resolution. Mrs. Hyatt
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
RESOLUTION NO. 76-R-3
A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE CALLING FOR BIDS FOR "WATER
SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS" FOR THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS.
#13 PAYMENT REQUEST: Mr. Schneider p~ved to authorize payment of
Payment Estimate #4 to Universal Tank Company
in the amount of $41,747.24. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#14 PAYMENT REQUEST: Mr. Seeba moved to authorize payment to Howard
Gaddis in the amount of $1,068.73 for engineering
fees based on Payment Estimate #4, for the water tower. Mrs. Hyatt seconded
the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#15 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Council was requested to approve payment
of engineering fee for the swimming pool
project. Mr. Schneider questioned the difference in the figures as approved
in the minutes of the meeting of March 2, on the bid awarding,and the bill
submitted by Mr. Gaddis. Mr. Arnold said he would check and have the infor-
mation at the next meeting.
Mr. Schneider moved to put this item back on the agenda for the next regular
meeting of the Council. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the
following vote:
AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
NAYS: None
#16 BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: Mrs. Hyatt briefed the Council on the
plans her committee had outlined for the
Bicentennial Celebration the City plans for July 4th, 1976 in the City park.
These plans include food booths, drink booths, different types of contests and
end of day dance. Council concensus was to underwrite the celebration expenses
but have the celebration self-supporting if possible.
#17 GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Addendum to the Agenda item PARK USAGE;
Buffalo Valley Youth Association has
requested use of the park facilities, including the covered pavilion and
surrounding area.
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Mr. Seeba moved to authorize the City Manager to write BVYA to proceed with
their opening day ceremonies as outlined in their request. Mr. Schneider
seconded the motion which carried with the following vote:
AYES:
NAYS:
Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt.
None
B. Mrs. Hyatt suggested investigating the costs of installing a PA system
for the Council table. Mr. Arnold will obtain cost figures.
C. Mrs. Funk questioned the size of the cul-de-sac at the end of Circle Oak
Drive in Oak Forest as it seems very sub-standard. Mr. Arnold explained that
it was not built as a permanent cul-de-sac but merely as a turn around for fire
trucks until the upper portion of the subdivision is opened.
D. Mr. Sharpe asked where customers of Seguin Savings and Loan were going to
park. Mr. Arnold said they would have written permission from Wuest Store
to use their parking lot.
E. Mr. Hal Baldwin, president of SAFES briefed the Council on a meeting held
this date in which the Board of Directors approved the purchase of a new ambulance
to be paid for by an anonymous donor.
F. Mrs. Funk called attention to a piece of property on the corner of Maple
and Randolph that has become very junky looking.
#18 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Hyatt moved the meeting be adjourned at 9:40 P.M.
Motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously.
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