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ccreg 08-03-1976 408 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 3, 1976 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, August 3, 1976 at 7:03 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the follow- ing members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Mayor Pro Tern Donald J. Seeba, Richard L. Howe, Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Also City Manager Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe moved the minutes of the Regular Meeting of July 20th, 1976 be approved as submitted. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, , Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None ABSTAINING: Mr. Schneider as he was not present at that meeting. #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: A. Mr. Willman, 310 Mitchell Avenue, asked the status of the new sewer rates. Mr. Arnold explained the Council had reviewed and approved the new rates and the information has been forwarded to the City Attorney in order for him to write the appropriate ordinance. Mayor Bueker said the most probable effective date would be October 1, 1976. B. Two representatives of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church reserved time for item #8. #3 PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES: Mr. Schneider moved to accept the min- utes of the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of July 28, 1976. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #4 CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe moved to accept the minutes of the Citizens Advisory Committee meeting of July 22, 1976 as presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #5 PERSONNEL BOARD MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe moved to accept the minutes of the Personnel Board meeting of July 19, 1976 as presented. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None 409 #6 CPR: Mr. T. E. Schoolcraft briefed the Council on the Citizen Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation (CPA) program to be conducted in the area as a result of some long-range planning by E.M.S. personnel and the need for community participation. Classes will be conducted in each city of the area beginning August 26th. There will be no charge for the 4 hour courses. It is hoped there will be sufficient donations to cover costs of equipment needed for the courses; however, if it becomes necessary, Mr. Schoolcraft asked the Council to consider contributing to the program. He then showed a very interesting film on the CPR procedures and the positive results from this training. #7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Seeba moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Howe seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None The following captioned ordinance was then discussed and fully considered by the Council: AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENT DATED BETWEEN THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUC- TION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECT(S) AT THE LOCATION(S) SHOWN ON-EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF SHCERTZ; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT. Whereupon, Mr. Seeba moved that said ordinance be further considered at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 17th day of August, 1976, which motion'was seconded by Mr. Howe and which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #8 COMMUNITY ACTIVITY CENTER: Mr. Darrell Farr, Community Development Coordinator briefed the Council on two offers he had in reply to inquiries made for property on which to build a Community Activity Center - one from Mr. John Schaefer for 2 acres on Elbel Road west of the School Administration building for $20,000 or approximately 22~ per sq. foot. This land does, however, have a drainage problem. The representatives of the Good Shepherd Church discussed with the Council the Parrish Council IS offering to donate or sell 2 acres of land behind the church to the City for this purpose. Their Council was to put this offer in writing to the City. Mr. Farr was asked to get field notes on the property in question. Mr. Arnold informed the Council of one other offer for land as a donation or very reasonable cost to the City; that being on Pecan Drive between Oak Street and FM 1518. 410 #9 WATER CONTRACTS: Mr. Arnold briefed the Council on the status of arbritration negotiations with the City of Cibolo and Schaefer Road Rural Water Supply District. Letters had previously been sent to each asking them to contact Mr. Gaddis, the City's arbitrator, to set up their arbitration meetings. The City of Cibolo had not contacted Mr. Gaddis as of this date; however, Schaefer Road's arbitrator, Mr. Charles Cross, had and the two of them have named the third arbitrator, and Mr. Gaddis is now waiting to be contacted for a meeting date. Mr. Arnold went on to explain that if negotiations are not commenced by August 9th, the new rates will automatically go into effect on that date. #10 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATION: Mr. Seeba moved to pay Hayden Sales Company contractor's Estimate #4 for the Swimming Pool contract in the amount of $29,281.13. Mr. Schneider seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Mr. Seeba, Mr. Howe, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. None #11 & #12 PAYMENT AUTHORIZATIONS: Authorization consideration of paying Cullum and Dickehut Construction Company and Howard Gaddis engineering fees was not requested at this meeting, as no paperwork on this project was received. #13 NEWSLETTER REVIEW: Council reviewed and approved the proposed July Newsletter with the following additions: A. Expand the item on water and sewer procedures to include the new sewer rates expected in October. B. Site locations being reviewed for a Community Activity Center. C. An article on traffic safety including blind corners caused by shrubbery etc., and a warning about watching for school children with the beginning of school this month. Council agreed to pass item #14 at this time in order for the budget review to be uninterrupted. #15 GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Mayor Bueker briefed the Council on a meeting held concerning the study to be conducted by AACOG on the feasibility of the merger of Schertz and Cibolo. It will be an in depth study including financial status and indebtedness of each city and should be completed in eight weeks. B. Mayor Bueker also advised the Council that the Bexar County Council of Mayors were discussing whether or not to pass a resolution expressing their desire for a legislative act to extend ETJ control to either cities or counties. He asked the Council to jot down their ideas on this subject and give to him to present to the Council of Mayors at their next meeting. C. Mr. Arnold advised the Council the Water Improvements Contract was almost complete, with the exception of the electrical and telephone lines. He had talked with the contractor and was told they would definitely repair and re- place in preconstruction condition Mr. Mazian's yard. -ill D. Mr. Arnold also advised the Council that concerning the easement on a lot in Deer Haven recently brought before the Council, the owner has fenced in the easement and put a padlock on the gate even though the Council had said the easement was definitely a public thoroughfare. As soon as City Attorney Harris in back in the city, he will handle this matter in behalf of the City. #14 BUDGET REVIEW: Council was presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 1976-77 by the City Manager, which did not include a tax increase. This first session of budget review was devoted entirely to personnel. After careful review, Coucnil asked the City Manager to delete the entire Civil Defense Department and the Water and Sewer Worker I position requested from the FY 1976-77 budget. The W & S Worker I position is to be reviewed at mid-year. MRS. HYATT REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE MEETING AT 11 :00 P.M. #15 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Howe, seconded by Mr. Schneider and carried unanimously, the meeting adjourned at 1:17 P.M. ATTEST: &;Je ~ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ~Ar.~ ~ Secretary,Ci1y of Schertz SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL AUGUST 10, 1976 The Schertz City Council convened in Special Session, Tuesday, August 10, 1976 at 7:11 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street with the follow- ing members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding; Mayor Pro Tern Donald J. Seeba, Richard L. Howe, Walter F. Schneider, Ed L. Sharpe and Gail Hyatt. Also present, City Manager Denny L. Arnold and City Secretary June G. Krause. #1 BUDGET REVIEW: Mr. Arnold presented the new figures for the General Fund and Water & Sewer Fund contingencies as a result of the Council's decision to eliminate the Civil Defense Depart- ment from the General Fund and the Worker I position from the W & S Department at the last budget session. Continuing budget personnel, the Council agreed to leave the four dispatcher positions in the proposed budget.