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REGULAR SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
JANUARY 2, 1974
The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Council
Chambers on Wednesday, January 2, 1974 at 7:00 P.M. with the
following members present: Mayor Robert C. Bueker, presiding;
Mayor Pro -Tem Schwartz, Mrs. Funk, Mrs. Koch, Mr. Sandifer and
Mr. Koole.
#1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mrs. Koch moved the minutes of
the Regular Session of December 18,
1973 be approved as presented. Mr. Sandifer seconded the motion
with all members voting aye.
#2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: a. Mr. Dick Chambless reserved
the right to be heard when item
No. 5 of the agenda was brought before the Council.
b. Mr. Dick Carroll again asked when the ordinance on animal
control was to be brought before the Council. Mr. Arnold ex-
plained it should be on the agenda of the meeting of January 15,
1974.
c. Mr. Al Pefferkorn asked if Mr. Koole had a statement he wanted
to make at the beginning of the meeting. Mr. Koole said that con-
cerning the question he asked Mr. Hal Baldwin at the last Council
meeting on Urban Renewal, he did not receive the information from
Mr. Pefferkorn. In fact, Mr. Pefferkorn had never made any state-
ments concerning Mr. Baldwin to him. Mr. Koole went on to say
he had not finished his investigation into what was said about
Mr. Baldwin but assured Mr. Baldwin that he would continue and
would let him know the outcome.
#3 CIVIL RIGHTS COMPLIANCE: Mr. Arnold explained this form
is a necessary part of the
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City's Annual Arrangements Program. Mr. Schwartz moved to give
authorization to Mayor Bueker to sign the HUD -41901 form "Assurance
of Compliance of the 1964 Civil Rights Act." Mrs. Funk seconded
the motion with all members voting aye.
#4 APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICER: Mr. Arnold presented a
personnel file on Mr. William
Barber, as compiled by Chief Schoonover, for Council perusal. He
explained Mr. Barber had been appointed to fill a vacant patrolman
position by him and Chief Schoonover. Mrs. Koch asked if this is
going to be the hiring procedures. Mr. Arnold explained the Council
still can approve any appointment. Mrs. Funk said the only thing
about this appointment she didn't feel was right is that Patrolman
Mosher resigned on the 17th, the City advertisement was published
on the 20th and Mr. Barber was hired on the 21st of December, 1973,
without waiting to see if any comparable applications were received.
Mr. Arnold said perhaps he was guilty of rushing the appointment
but Mr. Barber had been thoroughly checked out and was a certified
officer, was available immediately and the City was in need of an
officer to alleviate the holiday workload on the Police Department.
He also explained his office is now working on a complete set of
personnel rules and hopes to have a working copy for the Council
by the end of January. After additional discussion, it was agreed
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by the Council, for Mr. Arnold to include in the policy that
employees be requested to give two weeks notice, allowing
sufficient time to advertise before hiring a replacement.
Mr. Sandifer moved to accept the appointment of Mr. William
Barber as Patrolman. Mr. Schwartz seconded the motion with
all members voting aye.
Mayor Bueker announced the meeting be recessed at 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING
JANUARY 2, 1974
A Public Hearing was held by the City Council in the Council
Chambers, 608 Live Oak Road, on Wednesday, January 2, 1974,
at 7:30 P.M. with the following members present: Mayor
Bueker, presiding; Mr. Schwartz, Mt. Sandifer, Mrs. Funk,
Mrs. Koch and Mr. Koole.
A. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to hear any
testimony pursuant to changing the zoning classification
of a 1.062 acre tract of land out of the Lone Oak Subdivision
as requested by the owner, Green Valley Development Corpora-
tion, from a R -1 to a C -1 classification.
Mr. Chambless, speaking as a member of the Planning and Zoning
Commission, requested the Council see that the right -of -way
for the widening of Highway 78 be obtained by donation from
the owners before this property be rezoned.
Mr. Arnold explained that if this was done, the Corp. involved
could be out quite a bit of money then perhaps the P &Z or
Council would not pass the zoning request. Mayor Bueker
suggested the ones requesting the rezoning submit a letter
of intent to give the ROW requirements at the time the request
is made.
Mr. Schertz, one of the owners, questioned the need for extra
right -of -way since adjoining property owners had built al-
most to the property line.
Mayor Bueker replied that we have not received the Feasibility
Study from the Highway Department; therefore, he will obtain
the ROW footage requirements from the Highway Department
engineer before finalizing the rezoning January 15, 1974.
There being no additional citizens present to protest the
rezoning, the Public Hearing on this issue closed at 7:45 P.M.
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B. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to hear any
testimony pursuant to changing the zoning classification of
both sides of Main Street from Live Oak Road to Oak Street
to a C -1 classification.
Mayor Bueker explained that at the present time, there are
various zoning classifications along Main Street.
Mr. Schertz, Ex. Director of UR, reminded the Council they
had received a letter from the UR attorney stating the
changing of the zoning on Main Street would jeopardize the
present UR project, and asked this be considered.
Mayor Bueker said the Council will not take definite action
on this rezoning of Main Street until after Urban Renewal
closes out unless the Council changes its mind.
Mrs. Koch said she had talked with several residents of
Main Street and none she spoke with want the street rezoned
even though they are aware that the rezoning will not effect
their single family position. They were not against the 26
unit Home for the Elderly but just did not want commercial.
Mr. Chambless stated the P &Z was requesting this rezoning as
much for the protection of the elderly as any other reason.
The C -1 classification should insure owners receiving more
money for their property at the time of a sale.
Mayor Bueker asked the Council to defer action on this re-
zoning until after the close of Urban Renewal.
There were no citizens present to protest the rezoning.
The Public Hearing closed at 7:58 P.M.
Mayor Bueker declared the Regular Council meeting reconvened
at 8:00 P.M.
# 6 BID AWARD ON CITY EQUIPMENT: Mr. Arnold gave his
recommendation that
the Council award the bid for the Sewer Rodder to the Rockwell
International even though it is not the lowest bid received.
His decision is based on the recommendations of both the
Utility Superintendent and the City Engineer.
Mr. Arnold also recommended the bid on the Front End Loader/
tractor be awarded to the low bidder, International Harvester.
He went on to explain the difference in the bid price and the
budget allocation was brought about by the Companies not being
able to get factory participation.
Mayor Bueker requested the Utility Supt., Marvin Patterson,
call cities who use the O'Brien Sewer Rodder for additional
information before finalizing a decision.
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Mr. Schwartz moved to have the City Manager and Utility
Superintendent Took into the sewer rodder situation and ))I
finalize recommendations for Council decision on Jan-
uary 15, 1974. Mrs. Koch seconded the motion with all
members voting aye.
Mr. Johnson submitted a report on prices he had obtained
by calling dealers for a 1/2 ton pickup since no bids were
received. The price of $2595.00 with delivery in February
from Tom Benson Mazda was the lowest he was able to get.
Mr. Koole said he would check with Mission City Mazda and
feels he can get a better price and delivery.
Mr. Schwartz moved to accept the Mazda and if one can be
obtained at a lower price than $2595, purchase that one;
also to accept the bid from International Harvester for
the front end loader /tractor with related equipment.
Mrs. Funk seconded the motion with all members voting aye.
#7 SALARY INCREASE REQUEST: Mr. Arnold asked the
Council to disregard
the request for salary increase for the Tax Assessor/
Collector. Mr. Graham was approached by Rep. Bennie Bock
(without any solicitation on Mr. Graham's part) to be his
Administrative Assistant. Mr. Arnold went on to explain
that although he hates to lose Mr. Graham, this is a great
apportunity for him. Mr. Bock needs his services on the
7th of January but has made arrangements for him to return
for any help needed by the City in training a new Tas A /C.
Mr. Mansfield. requested to speak, saying that although he
wishes Mr. Graham well, he thinks it would be best for the
City if we could draw up a contract whereby employees would
have to agree to serve at least one or two years with the
City.
Mayor Bueker answered by saying since the City is not paying
a high salary, we cannot hope to retain these young people
very long but that we do gain by having young men work for
the City.
Mr. Arnold agreed that the City got far more from Mr. Graham
than they paid for.
Mr. Schwartz moved a letter of appreciation be written from
the Mayor to Mr. Graham for a tremendous job well done.
Mrs. Funk seconded the motion with all members voting aye.
#8 TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDINANCE: There was lengthy dis-
cussion and consideration
on the proposed Traffic Control Ordinance which is to be
finalized at the meeting of January 15, 1974.
#9 PREVIOUSLY TABLED SUBJECTS:
(1) Concerning the 236 Housing Project as it relates
to the Val Verde Apartments, some of the points discussed
were: a. should the City allocate 2% to the low income
families instead of the 1�0 now allocated.
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b. The additional trouble caused by vandalism, burglary etc.
in this area. c. requesting the leasing manager to consider
the possibility of placing all the elderly in one building.
Mayor Bueker suggested this subject be brought up at the
conference meeting with HUD on January 15, 1974.
#10 GENERAL DISCUSSION ITEMS:
A. Mrs. Koch presented a letter she had received from
the Hydro Lock Company advertising a fire plug locking
devise that is very good but expensive. She recommended
the Council look at this again at budget time.
B. Mrs. Funk asked what had transpired concerning the
Burton property being used as a public street. Mr. Arnold
said he and Mr. Johnson found a sign and put it in the middle
of the drive and the people still drive around it. Mrs. Burton
said she would just have to put back the sign stating "Private
Property" she had there before that had worked.
C. Mayor Bueker reminded the Council and public of the
meeting with HUD on January 15, 1974.
D. Mayor Bueker extended an invitation from the CCMA
to the Council and spouses to a meeting and dinner on
February 15, 1974 on Future River Authorities.
R. Mayor Bueker requested the Council be thinking about
controlling home businesses for future meetings.
F. Mr. Arnold read a letter from Mr. Fritz Schlather,
Mayor of Cibolo, concerning entering into a contract for
inter -local Police Protection for the two cities. This is
merely to advise that facts are being gathered to be
considered.
G. Mrs. Funk asked Chief Schoonover about the long delays
being reported in getting in touch with the police in the
evenings. Chief Schoonover reported there have been some mix
ups that are being worked out.
#11 Mrs. Funk moved the meeting be adjourned at 10:15 P.M.
Mrs. Koch seconded the motion with all members voting aye.
ATTEST:
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Mayor Robert C. Bueker