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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 6, 1985
The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session, Tuesday,
August 6, 1985, 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; Ray Stanhope; Adolph Aguilar and
Ken Greenwald. Staff present were Jimmy G. Gilmore, City Manager
and June G. Krause, City Secretary.
Prior to opening the meeting, Mayor Sawyer introduced Mr. Wayne
Wolters, president of the Schertz Business Club. Mr. Wolters
presented a plaque to Librarian Gail Douglas for being selected
Employee of the Quarter.
PUBLIC HEARING: Mayor Sawyer explained that the City Council
also sits as the Board of Adjustment, in accordance with the City
Charter.
The purpose of this Board of Adjustment Hearing is to receive
input from the public on a request by Forrest R. Paine for a
special exception to the minimum lot size required by the zoning
ordinance for General Business Districts. The land in question
is a 0.108 acre tract located at 203 and 205 First Street.
~ Mr. Paine said this is a 50 x 95 foot lot and he plans to build a
30 x 16 foot building for a Bike Shop. He then showed how the
building would look. In answering questions of the BOA, he said
that he would comply with the set back lines and would have the
required parking spaces. The building would be 29 feet from FM
78 and would back up to within 6 feet to the property line of the
Churches' Chicken property.
There were no citizens wishing to speak for or against this
request.
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Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the special exception, as requested
by Mr. Paine, to the minimum lot size for General Business
Districts. The motion was seconded by Mr. Stanhope and carried
with the following vote:
AYES: Mr. Sharpe, Mr. Baldwin, Mr. Stanhope, Mr. Aguilar
and Mr. Greenwald.
NAYS: None
il APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Mr. Baldwin moved to approve the
minutes of the Special Meeting of July 12th and Regular Meeting
of July 16, 1985. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion which
carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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ABSTAINING: Mr. Sharpe, who was not present for the meeting
of July 12th.
.2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: none
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#3 AGREEMENT: Mayor Sawyer introduced for consideration an
agreement between Bexar County and the City of Schertz on "Urban
County" designation.
Ms. Frances Terahn, from Bexar County Commissioner Lee's office
was present to answer questions of Council. Mr. Sharpe asked if
Schertz supported Bexar County in this, and if there would be a
non-profit organization that wanted to participate in senior
citizen housing, would they be prevented from getting a grant
under this designation. Ms. Terahn said yes because new
construction would be restr icted for three years. Mr. Baldwin
asked if the Schertz Housing Authority would be prevented from
securing senior citizen housing. Ms. Terahn said yes, for the
same three year period.
Ms. Terahn said the County Commissioners have no set projects for
this grant money at present. There will be planning meetings and
public hearings by participating communities and they will
prioritize the projects. Handicapped access is the only project
that can be done regardless of income; all others will have to be
low-income projects. Ms. Terahn said there are approximately ten 0
cities that have already agreed to go with Bexar County on this
and only the two Bexar County citizens in Schertz could be
counted in this designation; however it would affect the entire
City.
Mr. Sharpe moved that the Council does
agreement with Bexar County at this time.
the motion, which carried as follows:
not enter into an
Mr. Baldwin seconded
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer asked Ms. Terahn to convey our thanks to
Commissioner Lee for his efforts in our behalf.
.4 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution and
read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-R-9
A RESOLUTION
BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS, SETTING A TIME, DATE AND PLACE FOR
PUBLIC HEARINGS PURSUANT TO THE PROPOSED
ANNEXATION OF' 88.9 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR
LESS, OUT OFCOMAL COUNTY.
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r- Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the resolution setting the time for a
public hearing as August 20, 1985 at 7:00 p.m., for the proposed
annexation of 88.9 acres out of Comal County. Mr. Stanhope
seconded the motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
Mayor Sawyer said this is the land near Northcliffe on IH 35
bought by the Forbes Corporation and they have requested that we
annex the area.
#5 SAFES: Consideration of write-offs for SAFES for 2nd
quarter of 1984.
These are the quarterly write-offs and every effort is continuing
to be made by the City to collect these debts. He said he would
like to point out that it costs everybody when we have to write-
off these fees.
Mr. Baldwin moved to approve the SAFES wr ite-offs for the 2nd
quarter of 1984, in the amount of $3,910.00. Mr. Greenwald
seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
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AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope and Greenwald
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Aguilar
.6 ORDINANCE: Mayor Sawyer introduced an ordinance and
read the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
PROHIBITING THE GROWING OR MAINTAINING OF
VEGETATION OR RUBBISH IN A MANNER THAT IS
CONSIDERED A PUBLIC NUISANCE ORA THREAT TO
PUBLIC SAFETY ; PROVIDING FOR THE ELIMINATION
OF SUCH CONDITION BY THE CITY; PROVIDING A
PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR
THE CITY TO COLLECT FOR ANY EXPENSE INCURRED
FOR SUCH VIOLATION.
Mr. Sharpe moved to approve the first reading of this ordinance
setting forth standards for cutting weeds, etc. in the City. Mr.
Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with the following
vote:
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AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
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.7 ORDINANCE: The Mayor introduced an ordinance and read
the caption as follows:
AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS ON I.H. 35
MAINLANES AND FRONTAGE ROADS FROM THE SOUTH
CITY LIMIT NORTHERLY TO THE NORTH CITY LIMIT,
AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT.
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Mr. Stanhope moved to accept the first reading of an ordinance
setting speed limits on I 35 mainlanes and access roads. Mr.
Aguilar seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
.8 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mr. Gilmore said this is an annual
contract wi~h the Greater Randlph Area Chamber of Commerce. Last
year's level of support was $585. This year's level, based on
1984 sales tax figures would be $790. This money is used for
economic development, seminars and beautification, etc.
Mr. Aguilar moved to accept the contract with the Greater
Randolph Area Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Greenwald seconded the
motion, which carried with the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and Greenwald
NAYS: None
ABSTAINING: Mr. Sharpe because of possible conflict of
interest.
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19 RESOLUTION: Mayor Sawyer introduced a resolution and
read the caption as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 85-R-lO
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, OF INTENT TO' CONSTRUCT
LIVE OAK ROAD (SCHERTZ PARKWAY) TO IH35 AND
THAT A REALISTIC MEANS OF FUNDING THE PROJECT
IS BEING PURSUED TO PROVIDE FOR SUCH
CONSTRUCTION COSTS.
Mr. Aguilar moved to consider favorably the resolution declaring
the City's intent to construct Schertz Parkway and pursuing
funding. Mr. Greenwald seconded the motion, which carried with
the following vote:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald
NAYS: None
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ilO SILVERTREE SIDEWALKS: Mr. Gilmore said the developers
feel the sidewalks are not necessary. They say the can serve no
possible purpose as they do not think anyone would use the
sidewalk. If the sidewalk continues northward along 3009 it
would go past another residential area then it would die in the
drain channel. Also the sidewalk would be backing up to fences
and would cause an unsightly weed area between the sidewalk and
fences. This could defeat the overall purpose of the overlay
district in their opinion.
Council discussed the need to stick to the overlay zoning.
Mr. Greenwald moved to uphold the Planning and Zoning
recommendation to have sidewalks on Jack Hays Boulevard. Mr.
Aguilar seconded the motion, which carried as follows:
AYES: Councilmen Sharpe, Baldwin, Stanhope, Aguilar and
Greenwald.
NAYS: None
ill EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Sawyer called an Executive
Session under Article 5262-17, V.T.C.S. Section 2(e) at 7:35 p.m.
The Regular Meeting was reconvened by Mayor Sawyer at 8:24 p.m.
in the Conference Room of the Municipal Complex.
r- MR. BALDWIN HAD TO LEAVE THE MEETING AT 8:24 P.M.
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i12 BUDGET WORKSHOP: Mr. Gilmore said that in regard to
sales tax, in the last monthly bulletin put out by Mr. BUllock,
he says he expects growth of 7 or 8 percent but Mr. Gilmore
planned for 9 percent.
Mayor Sawyer said Mr. Baldwin wanted to ask about SAFES wanting
to buy another ambulance every year - he does not think that a
good idea. Mr. Gilmore said the oldest one is now decertified
and only used for non-critical transports. Also this item is a
replacement fund and not necessarily to buy a new ambulance each
year but only as needed.
Mr. Aguilar said that the Library had asked for funds to buy
books to reflect the Sesquicentennial year - Texas history, etc.
This could be a project for the Sesquicentennial Committee.
Mr. Sharpe questioned the salary line item in the library budget.
Mr. Gilmore said he used a 6% increase and to bring the part-time
employee on as full-time at the salary she is making now. Mayor
Sawyer said he understood that Univeral City is looking to hire a
librarian and if the pay is in accordance to other positions, we
are going to lose a good employee unless we raise the salary. We
do not want to lose her as she works well with both the Board and
volunteers and is skillful and good at public relations. Mr.
Sharpe said he agreed the salary should be'increased and we can
find another way to purchase the books.
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Mayor Sawyer said what brought the Animal Control budget up is
the vehicle purchase, which we really need - a vehicle that is
being mandated by State law. Mr.. Gilmore said that we have to
have expense money. to carryover. each year until taxes. start
coming in. ,If he restricts expenses to the bare' essentials. for
the first three months, a. salary adjustment can be made. Mr.
Gilmore said we have to, watch and not get out 'of line with other
employees salaries who work for the City. -We want. to' be sure we
are as fair as possible and still be fair to other employees.
Mayor Sawyer suggested letting the city Manager look at salaries.
Mayor Sawyer then, asked . if anyone had anything setl-ously wrong
wIth-this .b,udget:.He said, the City Manager would 'pull . out "the
half million dollars committed to the Highway Department that
cannot be spent for anything else. He said fitr. Gilmore has
recommended Council increase, taxes by one cent;
Mr. Stanhope suggested adding another inspector to the manning
docket. Mr. Gilmore said that there are other personnel that are
needed more than an additional inspector. Mayor Sawyer 'said he
felt an Administrative Assistant for Mr. Gilmore was top
priority. Mr. Gilmore said that slot was not included in the
budget but could be if Council wants the one cent increase, in
taxes. "
Mr. Aguilar said he knew that the library needed office equipment I~
maintenance but there is none in the budget. Mr. Gilmore said
that is included under Municipal Building with all other
maintenance. The Library Board members stated they would like to
see the book line ~temincreased to keep up with the population
requirements. They would also like to see the audiovisual item
increased to the $300 level as requested. They also said when
the present CD is cashed, they will turn $1787.50 back to the
City, leaving - a balance of $4075.75 on the building. Mr.
Stanhope asked if it was. mandatory' to return' thi's amount to the
City and Mayo.r Sawyer said-to maintain ctedibility it was.
Council also discussed the high maintenance items and dispatch
fees from Cibolo. Mr. Gilmore said as we do not have a
commitment f,rom :Cibolo, it- is hard to 'estimate' what. that line
item. will be. Council was in agreement to leave the suggested .
monthly fee for dispatch service at $500.
Mr. Sharpe discussed several items, such as the hotel tax,
alarms, indirect cost to SAFES, etc.
.13 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: A. Mr. Gilmore said SAFES is
having major probleiDsin that various medications are being
affected by the heat when-stored in the garage. We went to Fred
Ross and he came up with a building 9 x 12 feet with 8 foot 0
ceiling that could be built to:mateh the existing structure and
complete with air conditioning would cost approximately $4430.
The only other alternative is to keep the medications in the
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office; and at night when the building is locked, it would take
time to get it for the ambulances.
B. The Parks Superintendent presented a recommendation for
consideration - some type of citizen park commission who can look
into ways of developing a park plan, investigate grants, etc.
Mayor Sawyer said to make sure that when this committee is
formed, someone from the Council takes an active part in it.
Council was in agreement with the concept.
c. Have received a letter from Emergency Management that we did
not get the grant for which we applied.
D. The Economic Development Commission has extended invitations
to the Council to a Planning Seminar on September 11-12. It will
be held at the Embassy Suites in Austin. A registration fee of
$25 per person will be charged.
#14 ITEMS BY COUNCIL: Mr. Greenwald was very concerned
about the lack of coverage on the BVYA Tournaments in the Herald.
He also asked if the City had made any headway on the burglaries
on FM 78 . Mr. Gilmore briefed Council on what little could be
made public in this respect.
Mr. Sharpe asked the status of getting our resulotion to TML.
Mr. Aguilar said AACOG had made a staff study and everything was
negative, they decided not to take a position on this. They were
suppose to get with Mr. Gilmore to reword the resolution. Mr.
Gilmore said he had not heard from AACOG but that TML was
contacted and they assured the City they would send out a letter
and give us a format. Mr. Sharpe suggested not waiting too long
on this - it has to go to the resolution committee before the
conference.
Mr. Sharpe said August 22 was the date talked about for the Joint
Councils meeting; however there was not a response request in the
letter. Councilmembers suggested rescheduling the meeting and
getting a commitment from the cities.
Mr. Sharpe asked if staff knew why AACOG said we were no longer
eligible for a grant for radios. Mr. Gilmore said the Criminal
Justice Division is no longer supporting radios. Governor White
is pushing films, etc. now.
Mr. Sharpe said he did not see anything in the budget on
improvements to bathroom facilities for the parks. Mr. Gilmore
said it was just an oversite.
#15 ITEMS BY MAYOR: Attended a meeting at Randolph and
everything was on the positive side regarding the turning over of
the land from San Antonio to Schertz. We need to start annexing
a five hundred foot wide strip on either side of FM 1518.
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Mayor Sawyer said he had signed several letters to corporations
asking them to consider Schertz when they expand or relocate. We
are trying to get more commercial development.
On the 14th or 15th of August there will be a meeting of GUADCO 1
and 2 and the City at Northcliffe Country Club. This will be
concerning sewerage to that area.ofI35. Have talked to the man
in Marion and he said it would cost from 3-1/2 to 4 million
dollars to build one of our own.
.16 ADJOURNMENT:. Mr. Aguilar moved the meeting be
adjourned at 10:37 p.m. Said motion was seconded by Mr.
Greenwald and unanimously carried.
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