02-04-1975
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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'.
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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-
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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
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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
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THE P}iliSIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES TO PRO-
CLAIM THE SECOND WEEK IN MAY AS MUNICIPAL CLERK'S
AND MUNICIPAL SECRETARIES' WEEK.
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#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.
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(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.
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