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02-04-1975 lU7 REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL FEBRUARY 4, 1975 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tues- day, February 4, 1975 at 7:06 P.M. in the Council Chambers, 401 Oak Street, with the following members present: Robert C. Bueker presiding; Mrs. Nell G. Funk, Donald J. Seeba, Tom Koole, Robert E. Schwartz and Mrs. Bobbie L. Koch. Also City Manager Denny L. Arnold, City Secretary June G. Krause, City Engineer Howard W. Gaddis, Attorney Richard Harris and Financial Advisor Tom Anderlitch. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of January 21, 1975 as presented. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mr. Robert Strange asked to be heard on Item 14. (1) Dick Howe, 1008 Fawn Drive, brought the following petition to the Council: "We the undersigned residents of Deer Haven in the City of Schertz feel the multitude (34) of NO PARKING ANY- TIME signs put up on January 27 and 28, 1975 are com~letely unnecessary. They deface our neighborhood and are also a traffic hazard. We demand that these signs be removed immediately." The petition carried 63 signatures. Jeff Duffield and Charles Sharpe were also present to add their CUlLlllLents to Mr. Howes'. r:/~" rl.t~< I ......... After much discussion, Mrs. Koch ~oved all "No Parking Anytime" signs be removed with the exception of the ones at the beginning and end of the streets as prescribed by law. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None. (2) Mr. J. D. Jones requested the Council investigate the fact that some areas further from San Antonio do not have to pay the telephone milage rates that some of the citizens of Schertz pay. Mayor Bueker explained all that had been done during the past months to alleviate this problem, so far to no avail. (3) Mr. Harold Christian again appeared to ask the Council what, if anything, they could do about the spiralling electric bills. It was explained that there is really nothing more the Council can do as the increases are all in the fuel adjustment charges. The suggestion was made that all citizens write their state representatives in this regard. (4) Mr. Clyde Nalls, School Superintendent, again appeared before the Council asking they reconsider the sewer rate assessment based on consumption. He feels the school is not getting anything (goods or service) in return for this fee. Mr. Nalls was told an engineer- 19~ ing study would be made; that the Council's concern is that all Schertz citizens be treated equitably. (5) Mr. Dan Saucedo, president of Tri City Athletic League wished to discuss the use of the Schertz ball fields for this year. This item to be discussed under Item 14 of the Agenda. #3 PLANNING & ZONING MINUTES: Mrs. Funk moved to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of the Planning & Zoning Commission of January 22, 1975 as presented. Mrs. Koch seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None. As Attorney Harris had to leave early, Mayor Bueker requested the Council consider Item #7 at this time. #7 HOUSING CODE: There was considerable discussion as to the level of enforcement of the Housing Code. Mr. Arnold explained the extensive records Wilson McBride, Inspector, is now keeping which will be of great help in enforc- ing the Housing Code. Council voiced no objections to the CV1W1l0n sense and descretionary enforcement of the Housing Code as adopted. #4 FIRE PREVENTION CODE: Mr. Fritz H. Rusch, Fire Marshall explained the need for the City to update their Fire Prevention Code as the one in use now is a 1960 edition. This code is closely coordinated with the Southern Standard Building Code and is used in conjunction with the National Fire Code. ~,tI6 (. Mr. Schwartz moved to have Mr. Harris prepare an ordinance for the adoption of the 1974 edition of the Fire Prevention Code. Mrs Funk seconded the motion which was carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None. #5 BOND SALES: Mr. Tom Anderlitch, Financial Advisor, ex- plained some of the problems and procedures in advertising and selling of bonds at this time. The Council were given schedules for Sanitary Sewer System Revenue Bonds, General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvements, Drainage and Swimming Pool, which are to be reviewed with final decisions to be made at a Workshop or Special Session of the Council on February 11, 1975. #6 RESERVE POLICE FORCE APPOINTMENT: Chief Schoonover intro- duced James L. Huntley He is a highly qualified for appointment. as a prospective Police Reserve Officer. man and Chief Schoonover recvllwlended him ~.I Mrs. Funk moved to appoint Mr. James L. Huntley to the Schertz '-, '}..i Reserve Police Force. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which carried l~~ with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None #8 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 21st day of January, 1975. Whereupon said ordinance was discussed and further considered by the Council. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Schwartz and seconded by Mrs Koch )~-7~ 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, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None ORDINANCE NO. 75-D-l AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE KEEPING OF JUNKED VEHICLES AND ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; MAKING PROVISIONS FOR THE REMOVAL OF JUNKED VEHICLES AND ABANDONED MOTOR VEHICLES THAT CON- STITUTE A PUBLIC NUISANCE; PROVIDING FOR A HEARING TO DETERMINE WHETHER A NUISANCE EXISTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND MAKING CERTAIN OTHER AND FURTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS PERTINENT TO THE SUBJECT #9 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Schwartz moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council. Mr. Seeba seconded the motion which was carried by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. 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, FOR THE INSTALLATION, CONSTRUCTION, EXISTENCE, USE, OPERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF HIGHWAY SIGNAL PROJECT AT THE LOCATION SHOWN ON EXHIBIT 1, ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF, IN THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; PROVIDING FOR THE EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT 200 Whereupon, Mr. Schwartz moved that said ordinance be further considered at the next regular meeting of the City Council to be held on the 18th day of February, 1975, which motion was seconded by Mr. Seeba and which carried by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None 1f10 SAFES AMBULANCE BUILDING: Mayor Bueker explained the Schertz Business Club is now conducting a drive to secure monies for the con- struction of a building in which to store SAFES ambulances and would like Council approval of a location. - / ;-7b Mrs. Funk moveq to grant authority for the Schertz Business Club to build the structure for the ambulances in the area of the Police and Fire Departments with concrete base. Mr. Koole seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None lf1l RESOLUTION: Mayor Bueker read the following captioned Resolution which was thoroughly discussed and considered by the Council. ,.,/It was moved by Mr. Seeba to adopt this resolution as read. i~ The motion was seconded by Mr. Schwartz and carried by the following vote: I ~:.. < ! / AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch NAYS: None A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN THE MULTI-AGENCY CRIME PREVENTION PROJECT SPONSORED BY ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. #12 RESOLUTION: Mayor Bueker introduced the following captioned resolution which was read in full by the City Manager. Whereupon said resolution was discussed and considered by the Council. Mrs. Funk moved the following captioned resolution be passed ~ -15 as presented. Mr. Koole seconded the motion which carried J J wi th the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koole, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None. A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO MUNICIPAL CLERKS AND MUNICIPAL SECRETARIES AND REQUESTING ~Ul THE P}iliSIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PRO- CLAIM THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY AS MUNICIPAL CLERK'S AND MUNICIPAL SECRETARIES' WEEK. ,- #13 RESOLUTION: Mayor Bueker introduced the following J~ 1~ captioned resolution which was read in full. After consideration and discussion by the Council, Mr. Seeba moved to adopt this resolution. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Koo1e, Mr. Schwartz and Mrs. Koch. NAYS: None A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ALAMO AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS TO PURCHASE ONE MOBILE RADIO FOR THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. #14 GENERAL DISCUSSION: (1) Council discussed with Mr. Strange of Buffalo Valley Youth Association and Mr. Saucedo of Tri City Athletic Association the allocation of the Schertz facilities for baseball and softball for the 1975 season. The City will accept all requests from organ- izations, which will be turned over to the Athletic Director to be named by Mr. Arno1d~ with first consideration going to Schertz citizens for use of the facilities. (2) The CCMA General Manager had advised Mayor Bueker he had not finalized the easement with Ruben Beck for the sewer collection line through his property. The problem lies in that the policy states that anyone within 600 feet of the line must hook on and Mr. Beck's house will be 527 feet from this line but a futur.e line will fall within 20 feet of his house. Mr. Beck proposed that he will donate the land for the easement if he is not re- quired to hook on at this time. This would set a precedent which could cause problems in the future. If this not acceptable, Mr. Beck will sell the land to the City for $10,000 or the City can condemn. A counter proposal was suggested whereby the City would put in Mr. Beck's sewer line instead of condemnation proceedings. The City Manager was asked to get cost estimates for this line. (3) Mr. Odell, owner of Country Corner, is objecting because he has been in the City limits for 1t years and still does not have city water. Mr. Arnold advised there would be a meeting with the City Engineer this week, and among other projects discussed, is this one to find a way to at least provide temporary service to this customer. (4) Mrs. Funk asked if the City Manager would check into the costs of bulk mailing of the city newsletter, since so many citizens have not seen the newsletter and do not go to the stores where it will be placed. (5) Mayor Bueker suggested the "no parking" signs around the City park should be covered until ~ch time as the parking lots in the park are completed. 20:2 (6) Mr. Arnold recognized Mrs. Schneider, who had come to the public hearing on CU1Wllunity Development, to be assured the south side of Schertz had top priority under this program. The public hearing will be held February 11 as the notice did not get in the papers for this date and also the appli- cation was not cvwpleted in time. Information has been received from HUn that the first year allocations under this program have been cut from $321,000 to $267,000. (7) The City Manager reported the Lone Oak Subdivision entrance strip as well as the rock wall is in the City easement; therefore, the Garden Club can be contacted to proceed with beautification if they desire to do so. (8) A letter was presented from CCMA requesting the City pay the engineering fees, in the amount of $650.00, for the sewer line to the Dobie-Middle School, in lieu of the monetary donation originally requested. Since Council had originally agreed to pay the difference between the sizes of lines, Mr. Arnold was requested to obtain differential costs between the 6" and 8" lines before making a decision. (9) Mr. Arnold requested approval to retain Steve Alcorn to be working with Mr. Farr as a CUlwlluni ty Development Planner. He is willing to work for the same money he was receiving as an intern (2.75 per hour) and will be here for approximately one half of the summer. Council voiced no objections to this request. 1f16 ADJOURNMENT: Mrs. Funk moved the meeting be adjourned at 11:23 P.M., which motion was duly seconded and carried. ATTE ST : AlL/ (iJ -;? - / Mayo~ City o~, Texas Q~~.r ~ Secretary, ~~ertz