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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.
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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
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#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:
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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
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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
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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.
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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,
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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
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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.
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