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10-16-1984 ~t;~" r-- #9 ADJOURNMENT: There being no further discussion, Mayor Sawyer declared the meeting adjourned at 10:18 p.m. ATTEST: Secretary, City of Schertz C REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 16, 1984 ,--. The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday, October 16, 1984, at 7: 00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Complex, 1400 Live Oak Road, Schertz, Texas. The following members were present: Mayor Earl W. Sawyer, presiding; Charles B. Sharpe; Hal Baldwin; Ross Hoover; Adolph Aguilar and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Jimmy G. Gilmore and Deputy City Secretary Alice Austin. Mayor Sawyer opened the meeting and introduced Mr. Kenny Newman, candidate for the position of Guadalupe County Tax Assessor/Col- lector. JOINT PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer explained that the Joint Public Hearing was being held with the Planning and Zoning Commission to receive input from the public on a request for a specific use permit by Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative, Inc. to place a ninety-five foot tall self-supporting microwave tower adjacent to their office building in Schertz. Mayor Sawyer then turned the meeting over to Mr. Thomas Yarling, Vice-Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Yar ling explained the proceedures under which the hear ing would be conducted. He then introduced Mr. Steve Slaughter and Alton Airholtzer of G.V.E.C. Mr. Airholtzer explained that the tower would be 95 feet tall, galvanized inside and out similar to the radio tower currently located beside the Municipal Complex. The tower will be grounded with a four foot dish mounted at the 40 foot level. He advised that this tower would augment their current system, by allowirig them to key in on certain volunteer households during peek load periods. They will also be able to read meters using the microwave transmissions. He advised that the licenses from I \ "'- 56 the FAA and Texas Aeronatical Commission were on their way, but had not yet been received. o Mr. Aguilar ask why they were not considering locating at the sub-station on Elbel Road. Mr. Slaughter advised that they had considered this location, but they were land locked. They must save the land for future growth of the sub-station. Mr. Airholtzer advised that the volunteers turned off during peek load periods would only remain off for fifteen minutes and then they would move on to another customer. Mr. Andrews ask if they anticipated a reduction in staff if they utilized the tower to read meters. Mr. Airholtzer explained that the implementation of this function was approximately three years down the road. Mr. Airholtzer also advised that the tower would be insured and fenced. Mr. Yarling asked for comments from any of the 8 citizens attend- ing the meeting. No one wished to speak. Mr. Yarling adjourned the meeting at 7:26 PM. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT HEARINGS: Mayor Sawyer reconvened the meeting at 7:32 PM. 1. Mayor Sawyer advised that the first hear ing was an appeal of the required side yard building setback at 311 Church 0 Street by Angel Escalante. Mr. Baldwin made a motion to approve a variance of the required side yard building setback at 311 Church Street by Angel Escalante. Mr. Hoover seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: CouncilmembersSharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None 2. Mayor Sawyer advised that this hearing was to consi- der an appeal of the required lot size for a Single Family Dwell- ing and Side yard building setback for Lots 39 and 40, Blcok 25, Aviation Heights Subdivision, located at the Northwesterly corner of Lindberg and Aviation, by Rick Saenz. Mayor Sawyer asked if there was any citizen wishing to speak on the appeal. Ed Nordmeyer of 409 Aviation advised that he was for the project. He also said that he felt smaller houses would benefit senior citizens, who could no longer maintain a large home because of financial and health reasons. Mr. Saenz advised that he was buying the property as an invest- ment. He also advised that he wanted to live in Schertz. Council directed to do away with the right of way and make this a 0 utility easement. .b: r-;"" i Ie r-- Mr. Aguilar made the motion to approve Mr. Saenz request for a variance of the required lot size and side yard building setback for Lots 39 and 40, Block 25, Aviation Heights Subdivision. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmember Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None 3. Mayor Sawyer explained this item was to consider an appeal of the restriction on Mobile Office Building in General Business Districts at Northwesterly corner of E. Live Oak Road and FM 3009 by Henry Gutierrez. Mr. Gilmore explained that Mr. Gutierrez was requesting permis- sionto have a mobile home on the lot next to his current offices for temporary office space. The mobile home would be removed by 31, August 1985. Mr. Sharpe made the motion to allow the mobile home as temporary office space providing it is removed prior to 31, August 1985. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: ,...-. AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None Mayor Sawyer closed the Board of Adjustment Hearing at 7:48 PM. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Sharpe advised that the caption on ordinances needed clarification. Caption of Ordinance No. 84-D-20 on page 2 of the minutes of October 2, 1984 does not reflect what was voted on. When caption does not explain ordi- nance a short synopsis should be written to clarify the ordi- nance. Ordinance 84-D-20 was written to amend the Code of Ordinances Section 18.32 Stop Intersections to make Country Club Blvd. and Country Club Blvd. at subdivision exit gate stop intersections where they meet I 35 Northbound Access Road. Mr. Sharpe also advised that in the minutes of September 26, 1984 #1 Hearing of Residents, the towns Mr. Melick had visited were in er ror. Requested the names be checked and corrected. Minutes should reflect the following: "The tour was sponsored by the South Texas Chamber of Commerce --- and was directed toward the hi-tech area of San Francisco and Santa Clara." i ~ 58 Mr. Sharpe made the motion to approve the minutes of the Special Session of September 26, 1984 and the Regular Meeting of October 0 2, 1984 as changed. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None 12 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: None. 13 BID AWARD: Mayor Sawyer advised that this item was to consider awarding bid on a 1/2 ton utility truck. Mr. Gilmore explained that the city had sent bids to seven companies and received only 2 bids. The bid received from Jack Nash did not meet specifications therefore was not a valid bid. The bid sent by Mission Chevrolet was the only acceptable bid. Mr. Sharpe made the motion to accept the bid from Mission Chevro- let for $8,371.00. Mr. Baldwin seconded the motion which passed with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None 14. ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced for final consi- D deration and read the caption of an ordinance as follows: ORDINANCE 84-A-22 AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARY LINES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, BY THE ANNEXATION OF A TRACT OF LAND CONTAINING 850.53 ACRES OF LAND MORE OR LESS, OUT OF GUADALUPE COUNTY. Mr. Gilmore pointed out the area involved which includes Lakewood Acres and the area filling in existing city limits between Maske Road and IH 35. Mr. Aguilar made the motion to approve the final consideration of the annexat ion of 850.53 acres of land more or less, out of Guadalupe County. Mr. Hoover seconded the motion which passed with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None. 15. ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced for considera- tion and read the caption to an ordinance as follows: D ~~ iJi ;~ ( ,.....- r-- ORDINANCE 84-F-23 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS ESTABLISHING CAPITAL RECOVERY FEES FOR WATER SERVICE, FOR ALL NEW CONSTRUCTION IN THE CITY'S WATER SERVICE AREA; DESIGNATING USAGE FOR SUCH FEES AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Sharpe made the mot ion to approve the final reading of an ordinance establishing Capital Recovery Fees for water service. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion. Mr. Sharpe requested that Section I.e. Mobile Home be moved into Section l.a. Mayor Sawyer advised that the vote would include the change suggested by Mr. Sharpe. Motion carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None #6 ZONING CHANGE #64: Mayor Sawyer introduced for consideration the request by GVEC to place a 95 foot microwave tower on their property. Mr. Gilmore advised that Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Mr. Sharpe made the motion to approve Planning and Zonings recommendation to approve GVEC' s request to place a ninety-five foot self-supporting microwave tower at their office. Mr. Aguilar seconded the motion which carried with the following vote: AYES: Councilmembers Sharpe, Baldwin, Hoover, Aguilar and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #7 EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Sawyer called an executive session at 8: 00 PM under Article 6252-17 Sections F and G of V.T.C.S. Meeting reconvened in open session at 9:12 PM Mayor Sawyer advised that Mr. Gilmore and been given instruction in the Executive Session. #8 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: Mr. Gilmore advised that there would be a grand opening sponsored by the Chamber of ~ Commerce at the Kuntry Kitchen at 11:00 AM on October 19. I ~ tiO He explained a letter received from CCMA regarding policy for payment of fees for large projects. They were requesting input from Council. Consensus of Council was for Mr. Gilmore to draft a letter suupporting the policy allowing increment paYments by developers. .9 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Sharpe requested information on the tour of Randolph Airforce Base. Council requested Mr. Gilmore call and set up tour with Colonel Reeder any time between the 12th and the 30th of November. D Mr. Sharpe complemented the cleanup of Cibolo Creek and advised that a trailer had been brought onto the property belonging to Gateway Realty on FM 3009. Mr. Gilmore explained that this is not in the city limits so the City has no control. Mr. Sharpe advised there would be a meeting 10-17 at 7 PM of the 3009 Homeowners Association. Ross Hoover thanked Mr. Gilmore for the information he had been provided concerning Municipal Court summons. Mr. Greenwald asked if the traffic signal lights on 78 could not be changed to flash yellow on 78 when a train was going past. Mr. Gilmore was advised to check out this and see if the light could be changed. Mr. Sharpe requested that, as plats are approved, copies be sent 0 to Rogers Cable System so they could plan their growth. 110 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Mayor Sawyer advised that he had received a letter from Mr. Kemple wishing to add his support regarding the situation along FM 3009. Mayor Sawyer also advised that the City was in need of publicity in certain situations as groups of citizens feel threatened by the City. He felt that the city would benefit from having someone write a column for the newspaper which the city would then pay to have published to clarify and inform the citizens on different projects. He suggested that Mr. Sharpe would be the person to handle this project. Council agreed. .11 ADJOURNMENT: On a motion by Mr. Aguilar and a second by everyone the meeting was adjourned at 10:30 PM. Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas o