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05-20-1975 255 AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Schneider, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None Mrs. Hyatt had talked with Mrs. Lipps about the progress of the library, and was told more personal memberships are needed. Mrs. Hyatt suggested putting an item in the next newsletter to that effect with Mrs. Lipps furnishing the information. Mrs. Funk moved the meeting be adjourned at 12:11 A.M. Motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously. l /r:-L~/ (/) Z~~~ -/ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ~/AA,J-/,~ kn~ 0 - Ci~ Secretary, City of Schertz REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY 20, 1975 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, May 20th, 1975, at7:03 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, Ed L. Sharpe, and Gail Hyatt. Absent: Walter F. Schneider. Also present June G. Krause, City Secretary, City Manager Denny L. Arnold and City Engineer Howard W. Gaddis. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A. Mr. Sharpe pointed out the typographical errors on page 251, Item 19 (11) of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of May 6, 1975. Mr. Seeba moved to accept the minutes of the Regular Session of the City Council of May 6, 1975 as corrected. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None B. Mrs. Funk moved to approve the minutes of the Special meet- ing of May 13th, 1975 as presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: NAYS: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. None 256 ./ q 1,1 ~ 5 q !1/1 #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Mayor Bueker asked and was given Council concurrence to allow a five minute period preceding intertainment of motion on agenda items so residents may put forth any new input they feel is relevant to the issue being discussed. A. Mr. Foisy reserved time for item #3. B. Ms. S~ead reserved time for item #3. Non-agenda items: A. Mr. Wessling of Oak Forest asked the status of the street (Lazy Oak Lane) in Oak Forest and location, with regards to the street, of the new sewer line and whose responsibility they both are. Mayor Bueker explained that Lazy Oak Lane is not a dedicated City street; but the City is negotiating with the developer in this respect. Also that CCMA is acquiring easements for the sewer in behalf of the City. Mr. Wessling will be kept in- formed of developments. B. Mr. Foisy requested the street sweeper be used on Lincoln Drive after each heavy rain and was told that'although the street department is understaffed, with the added park area to be taken care of, but every effort would be made in the future. #3 HOMECRAFT CONTRACT: Council discussed the proposed contract with Homecraft Corpor- ation, making several changes which were approved for Homecraft by their Vice President Ms. Virginia Stead. Mr. Seeba moved to approve this contract with Homecraft Corp- oration with the changes outlined and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract for the City of Schertz. Mrs. Funk seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, ana Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: Mr. Sharpe. #4 SWIMMING POOL: Mr. Hans presented Scheme I and Scheme II of pool designs. Scheme I was a rectangular pool while Scheme II was an L shaped pool. After thorough discussion, it was unanimous concensus of the Council to approve the Scheme II, L shape pool, design; and have Mr. Hans bring back to the Council meeting of June 10th detailed sketches and cross-section sketches. Mr. Gaddis was asked to provide break-out specifications at that tim~ also. 116 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager. Mr. Sharpe moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council as an emergency measure, which motion was seconded by Mr. Seeba. Whereupon said motion was fully discussed and considered. The Mayor put the motion to consider said ordin- ance as an emergency measure to the members of the City Council and said motion was approved and adopted by the following vote: )....I""r :"'0' AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None The Mayor then introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance as an emergency measure. Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Sharpe and seconded by Mr. Seeba that said ordinance be finally passed and adopted. Tpe 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. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None ...... q3-7l;) ORDINANCE NO. 75-U-ll AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT A TRANSFER OF EASEMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF LICENSE AGREE- MENT WITH SOUTHERN PACIFIC TRANSPORTATION COMPANY FROM URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND DECLARI~G AN EMERGENCY #5 S-C-UC INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SEWER CHARGES: Mr. Arnold presented a proposal cV11lpiled by City staff for consideration by the Council on the Superintendent of School's request for a variance to the sewer rate charged by the City. After discussion, it was Council decision to table this item until they recieved a commitment from the School Board. #7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the following captioned ordinance which was read in full by the City Manager. Mrs. Funk moved that said ordinance be considered by the Council as an emergency measure, which motion was seconded by Mrs. Hyatt. Whereupon said motion was fully discussed and considered. The Mayor put the motion to consider said ordinance as an emergency measure to the members of the City Council and said motion was approved and adopted by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None "r-' qi / ..; ORDINANCE NO. 75-U-12 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF PARCELS 53-2, 55-5 and 55-7, LOCATED IN BUFFALO VALLEY NORTH PROJECT, TEX R-112, FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AGENCY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ FOR A TOTAL CON- SIDERATION OF $23,250.00; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. #8 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance, which had been read and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council on the 6th day of May 1975. Whereupon said ordinance was dis- cussed and further considered by the Council. 25~ q5' r! ~ r!r{ q (0' r ) t\/r\ ~ (\ Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Sharpe and seconded by Mrs. Funk 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 follow- ing '1,Dte: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None ORDINANCE NO. 75-A-13 AN ORDINANCE SETTING A TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED ANNEXATION OF ONE CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND CONT~INING 266.035 ACRES OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY, 'TEXKS BY THE CrTY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, ANn AUTHORIZING AND-DIRECTING THE CITY SECRETARY TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF SUCH PUBLIC HEARING #9 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced the hereinafter set forth ordinance, which had been read and considered at the last regular meeting of the City Council on the 6th day of May, 1975. It was determined that the City Secretary had caused a short synopsis of said proposed ordin- ance to be published in the official City newspaper afte~ its consideration at the last regular meeting of the City Council and prior to this meeting. Whereupon said ordinance was discussed and furthe~.co~- sidered by tl~e r.ouncil. . Thereupon it was moved by Mr. Seeba and seconded by Mrs. Funk 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. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None ORDINANCE NO. 75-S-l4 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE 74=S-48) OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; CHANGING THE CLASSIFICATION OF ONE CERTAIN TRACT OF LAND FROM R-2 TO R-4 DESIGNATION AND REFLECTING SAID CHANGE ON CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICT MAPS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 9' AND SECTION 12 OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE. 1110 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced an ordinance providing for licensing and regulation of General Contractors, which was discussed and considered by the Council. By consensus opinion and lack of a motion of adoption, this ordinance was rejected at this time. 1111 RESOLUTION: The Mayor introduced the following captioned resolution which was read in full. After thorough discussion and consideration by the Council, Mr. Sharpe made a motion, seconded by Mrs. Funk, 25U to pass the resolution adopting the reculluuended pay plan, job evaluation and job description system to become effective June 1, 1975. Motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe, and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None RESOLUTION No. 75-R-14 A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A JOB EVALUATION, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ. #12 H~STORICAL SOCIETY: After advertising for volunteers wishing to serve on a Historical Society two times in the local newspaper and in the City news- letters, only one citizen evidenced any interest. Therefore the formation of a Historical Preservation Society was dropped for lack of interest. #13 ENGINEERING FEE: Mr. Arnold presented a statement from City Engineer Howard W. Gaddis in the amount of $14,444.04 for engineering fees for water storage facility project. This amount reflects 10.25% of the contract bid price, 75% of which is due at this time. Mr. Seeba moved to pay this engineering statement, in the 18 7~ amount of SI4,444.04, as presented. Mrs. Hyatt seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Mrs. Funk, Mr. Seeba, Mr. Sharpe and Mrs. Hyatt. NAYS: None #14 I 35 WATER MAIN: After discussion and consideration it was Council consensus to route the new 12" water main along the South side of I 35. #15 PREVIOUSLY TABLED SUBJECTS: There was no new in- formation on any of the previously tabled items at this time. #16 GENERAL DISCUSSION: A. Mrs. Hyatt presented an article on the proposed library, received from Mrs. Lipps, for the next newsletter. B. Mr. Arnold informed the Council the Catholic Church wished to use the large covered pavillion in the City park May 31st from 5:00 to 10:00 P.M. Council agreed to the use of the pavillion on this date with the stipulation the Church pay for the electricity used. C. Mr. Sharpe said he had several complaints about the traffic light at the end of the Cibolo Creek bridge on PM 78, causing 260 FM 78 traffic to back up unnecessarily. Chief Schoonover said Mr. Arnold had already set up a meeting with the representative of the Highway Department, at which this problem among others would be discussed. D. Mayor Bueker advised the Council of a meeting held with representatives of the City, Fire Department and SAFES to work out details of possibly combining facilities for storage of vehicles of both organizations and ways of financing. E. Mr. Arnold announced the Spring Cleanup is progressing well with the final pickupday being May 31 for AREA III. #17 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mrs. Hyatt, being duly seconded and carried ~~animously, the meeting adjourned at 12:37 P.M. ~(#~ Mayor, City of ~chertz, Texas ATTEST: ~., ,)1.~ ~-y Secretary, City of Schertz