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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ON TUESDAY,AUGUST 11,1998 AT 7:00 P.M.AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,109 SOUTH
MAIN STREET,CIBOLO,TEXAS.THE FOLLOWING WAS THE ORDER OF BUSINESS:
I. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Sam Bauder called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Ron Flake informed the Council and visitors
that due to an inadvertent error on the posted agenda,the meeting was reported on an emergency agenda.
All items could be addressed and discussed,but only emergency items could be decided.
II. ROLL CALL.
Present were Mayor Bauder,and Council members Jeff Miller,Bob Glisar,Paul Buell,Chuck Ridge,and
Gail Douglas. Staff was represented by City Attorney Ron Flake,City Administrator Tom Newman,Chief
of Police Mark Riffe,Code Compliance Officer Keith Gilbreath,and City Treasurer Phyllis Smith.
III. INVOCATION.
Bob Glisar provided the invocation.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
None.
VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JULY 28, 1998
B.APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR JULY 1998
Both items tabled.
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON ORDINANCE SETTING FEE FOR GUADALUPE-
BLANCO RIVER AUTHORITY WATER RESERVATION
Tom Newman distributed copies of the proposed Ordinance for review. Tabled.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON FY98-99 TAX RATE AND RECORD VOTE
Tom Newman distributed an updated tax calendar. Mayor Bauder announced an effective tax rate of
.31534 per$100,a roll-back rate of.352067,and suggested a proposed rate of.352000. Bob Glisar
motioned to approve a proposed tax rate of.352000,seconded by Chuck Ridge. The vote was recorded as
follows: Jeff Miller,aye;Chuck Ridge,aye,Paul Buell,aye;Bob Glisar,aye;and Gail Douglas,aye.
Approved.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION TO SCEDULE PUBLIC HEARING ON TAX RATE
Mayor Bauder reviewed the tax calendar suggesting a Public Hearing to adopt the proposed tax rate on
August 25, 1998 at 6:30 PM. Jeff Miller motioned to adopt the calendar. Seconded by Bob Glisar.
Approved
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON GREEN VALLEY SUD POSITION
Tom Newman presented correspondence with Green Valley SUD seeking clarification of any proposed rate
increase,and their position on our well. He will meet with her on her return from vacation. Tabled.
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SEWER LINE CONSTRUCTION FOR FUTURE
CONNECTION OF ROYAL OAK ACRES SUBDIVISION.
Keith Gilbreath summarized his efforts to help coordinate the connection with the developers. Royal Oaks
did not supply the elevation/location information required. Deer Creek accommodated our efforts,but had
to proceed with their construction. It may now be more difficult for Royal Oaks to make their connection.
A heated discussion of followed with Mark Vaughan blaming the City for not having the connection where
he wanted it. Keith Gilbreath demonstrated that the City had done everything in its power to help,but
Vaughan Builders had not supplied the necessary information. It was suggested to have a meeting of the
involved parties to find an acceptable solution. Tabled.
XII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PROVIDING PEDESTRIAN ACCESS BETWEEN FM
3009 AND NOTCHLEAF IN THISTLE CREEK
Keith Gilbreath informed Council of the need to use the drainage channel between lots 11 and 12 in Thistle
Creek for a pedestrian walkway between FM3009 and Notchleaf. The drainage can be covered with a lid
turning it into a box culvert which can be used as a sidewalk. Tom Newman added that it corresponds to
the County's plans for pedestrian traffic in the TxDOT Dietz Road project. A citizen questioned how
children would be kept out of the private property. Mr.Newman answered that most of the channel was
already fenced by the privacy fences of the lots,and that there had been a proposal to use chain link fencing
from the privacy fencing to the Notchleaf sidewalk.
XIII. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Tom Newman briefed the Council as detailed on the attached Administrator's Report. He also distributed
copies of the IRC annexation proposal,and answered questions regarding the school zoning.
Keith Gilbreath informed council that he had accepted the Thistle Creek street repairs;the Aurea
subdivision had not been accepted;the Park project is progressing.
Mark Riffe reported on successful traffic control during school opening.
Ron Flake suggested coordination with CCMA to establish where trunk lines should be so developers can
be informed.
XIV. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Gail Douglas identified a student in the audience
Bob Glisar commented that,regarding the sewer issue, the staff should not have to bear the burden of
duties the engineer should be doing.
Paul Buell expressed his opinion that recent engineering services have not been up to expectations.
Jeff Miller concurred.
XV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Bauder requested the information on the fire hydrant on Mr.Borgfeld's property. Tom Newman
gave him the minutes of the meeting that approved the plat in accordance with the subdivision ordinance,
and the excerpt from the ordinance that requires the hydrant.
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XVI. ADJOURN TO WORKSHOP ON FY98-99 BUDGET
Bob Glisar made the motion.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE �?� DAY OF �i[ S� , 1998.
HONORABLE SAM BAUDER,MAYOR
ATTEST:
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THOMAS A.NEWMAN,CITY SECRETARY
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