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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
AND BUDGET WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY,JULY 14,1998 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 Pro Tem Jeff Miller called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM
II. ROLL CALL.
Present were Council members Bob Glisar,Paul Buell,Chuck Ridge,and Gail Douglas. Mayor Bauder
was not present.
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 Pro Tem Jeff Miller led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
None.
Vl. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 23,1998
Tabled by Jeff Miller due to missing page.
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 29,1998
C. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR JUNE,1998
Paul Buell motioned to approve June 29, 1998 and the check register. Seconded by Gail Douglas.
Approved.
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON FIREARM ORDINANCE
Chief Riffle presented a revised Firearm ordinance with collaboration by the City Attorney. Discussion
focused on use of pellet and BB guns by residents on their own property. Paul Buell motioned to table Item
until revised to address this issue. Bob Glisar seconded. Tabled.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CIBOLOFEST`98 OPTIONS
Mark Buell informed Council that the Park project is underway,the colors have been selected,and the
building is expected to be sufficiently completed in time for Cibolofest on October 17, 1998. Current plans
are to proceed as usual. The Sausage House will be removed tomorrow. He also reported on plans for a
groundbreaking ceremony at the Niemietz Park on Monday,July 20, 1998,at 9:00 AM. The Herald will
advertise and invite the public. Jeff Miller said he will be unable to attend;the Mayor will be notified.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON GREEN VALLEY SUD LETTER
Tom Newman prefaced the discussion by reminding Council that he and Keith Gilbreath have been trying
to get a firm commitment from Green Valley SUD to transport water,under interim EAA rights,from the
City well.
A. TRANSPORTATION OF WATER FROM CITY WELL
The letter affirms their willingness to agree on an arrangement to transport our water,but questions our
figures on the cost of putting our well into operation. They feel it would be substantially higher,and
suggest finding another source instead. Bob Glisar suggested gathering current data and bringing the Item
back to Council for reassessment. Discussion turned to the GBRA and CRWA contracts as an alternate
source. Consensus
B. SUPPLY
Green Valley informs the City that they will be unable to provide the amount of water specified in our
contract. Tom Newman will get more specific information from Dorothy Mills.
C. RE-ALLIGNMENT OF CIBOLO/GREEN VALLEY SERVICE BOUNDARIES
Green Valley SUD is willing to adjust our Service District to give Cibolo the area adjacent to IH 35,but it
is not yet clear what portion of our District they would take in return. Discussion followed on the need for
service rat IH 35,the need for a storage tank in the area. Building a tank would require a bond issue,but a
tank will also be necessary to receive CRWA water. Tom Newman also informed Council that New
Braunfels Utilities is interested in developing a partnership to build a line down IH 35 to lease treated
surface water to interested parties. He will be exploring that possibility. Paul Buell motioned to table the
item,do more research,and address it as soon as possible. Bob Glisar seconded. Tabled.
X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON BUDGET AMMENDMENT FOR NIEMIETZ PARK
PROJECT
Tom Newman presented a budget amendment to adjust for the award of the new Niemietz Park Project bid.
Gail Douglas motioned to approve the amendment as submitted. Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved.
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON REPAIR OF STREETS IN THISTLE CREEK,UNIT 4
Keith Gilbreath displayed photos of the street failures in Thistle Creek,Unit 4,and informed Council that
he has the assurance of Mr.Gallo the contractor will begin the repairs in one week,or he will hire another
contractor to do so. He suggests Council require a performance bond or unconditional letter of credit to
ensure the project,and the City will receive a one-year warrantee on the streets. Thistle Creek Drive and
Spice Oak Lane will be completed first to accommodate expected school traffic. Paul Buell motioned that
the City give one week to start the work,that the City require an unconditional letter of credit. Thistle
Creek Drive and Spice Oak Lane be done first,and that a one-year written warrantee be provided. Gail
Douglas seconded. Approved.
XII. COMMENTS BY STAFF
A. Tom Newman presented the attached Administrator's Report. He clarified that the
veterinarian's services are for tranquilizers,the Garden Ridge Animal Hospital
contract is not in place yet,and GVTC will connect their cables at the RR and FM
1103. A letter of appreciation will be sent to Judge Richard.
B. Keith Gilbreath noted he will be issuing a no-cost permit for the park project.
C. Chief Riffe reported that the City communications antenna has been completed,and
the Police Sergeant has submitted her resignation.
XIII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Paul Buell requested the staff have Council packets prepared earlier to allow more time for preparation.
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XIV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
None.
XV. ADJOURN TO WORKSHOP ON FY98-99 BUDGET
Bob Glisar made the motion.
Tom Newman and Phyllis Smith presented Council with a draft General Fund Budget for review.
Revenues were estimated because the Count Tax Office had not yet published FY 98-99 tax rates. After a
few questions,Council retired to review the draft at their leisure.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE;ZS-DAY OF , 1998.
HONORABLE S BAUDER,MAYOR
ATTEST:
THOMAS A.NEWMAN,CITY SECRETARY
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