Min CC 06/09/1998 - Regular/Workshop MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING AND
WORKSHOP
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
AND WORKSHOP ON TUESDAY,JUNE 9,1998 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.
II. ROLL CALL.
Present were Mayor Bauder,and Council members Paul Buell,Chuck Ridge,and Gail Douglas. Jeff Miller
and Bob Glisar were not present.
Staff was represented by City Attorney Ron Flake,City Administrator Tom Newman, Chief of Police Wes
Suiter,and Code Compliance Officer Keith Gilbreath.
III. INVOCATION.
A moment of silence was observed.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
Ms.Billie Little inquired if the City has a disaster plan or shelter in the event of an emergency such as
tornado or flood. There was discussion of using City Hall or a school as possible shelters.
VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 26,1998
Chuck Ridge recommended approval;Paul Buell seconded. Approved.
B. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR MAY,1998
Chuck Ridge recommended approval;Gail Douglas seconded. Approved.
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SWEARING IN POLICE CHIEF
Mayor Bauder introduced Mark Riffe as the new Chief of Public Safety,and administered the Oath. He
then presented a plaque to outgoing Chief Wes Suiter,in appreciation of his dedicated service to the City.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON BUDGET PROCESS SCHEDULE
Tom Newman presented the schedule to assure meeting all requirements and complete the process on time.
Chuck Ridge motioned to approve the FY 98-99 budget process schedule;Paul Buell seconded. Approved.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PUBLIC WORKS MANNING
Tom Newman requested adding a fourth manning position to the Public Works Dept.. It is necessary due
to continuing increases in workload,responsibilities,and the need for safety. As many tasks require two
workers,the additional position will let two crews operate in separate areas. When asked if four workers
were enough,he responded that the City really needed six,but plans to seek the other 2 during the budget
process. Paul Buell motioned to approve the position;Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved.
X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CHANGES TO EAA CRITICAL PERIOD RULES
Tom Newman presented the new version of the Edwards Aquifer Authority Critical Period Rules. Gail
Douglas motioned to adopt the new EAA rules and trigger points. Paul Buell seconded. Approved.
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON COMBINATION PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
THISTLE CREEK UNIT 5
Item was tabled because the required information and fees had not been submitted. Mayor Bauder stressed
the critical nature of this development regarding the new school and streets. Developer delays are
undermining City needs. Mayor Bauder instructed Keith Gilbreath to stop any further construction until
the developer remedies the problems.
XII. EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.074,(1),(A)OF THE
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE TO DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS
CONCERNING CITY EMPLOYEES.
A. DISCUSSION OF MUNICIPAL JUDGE POSITION
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ANY NECESSARY ACTIONS
Council entered Executive Session at 7:20 PM
Council returned to Open Session at 7:50 PM. No actions were taken.
XIII. COMMENTS BY STAFF
A. Tom Newman informed Council on issues as per the attached Administrator's Report. He also
reminded Council he would be on vacation from June 13 to June 30.
B. Wes Suiter expressed his thanks to Council for their support.
C. Ron Flake informed Council that the Attorney General's lawsuit and the lawsuit regarding the
polybutylene pipes are both almost ready to file.
XIV. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
A. Paul Buell expressed his thanks to We Suiter,and welcome to Mark Riffe. He reminded Council he
would be gone during the next Council meeting.
B. Gail Douglas expressed her thanks to Wes Suiter,and welcomed to Mark Riffe.
C. Chuck Ridge inquired on the status of the fire hydrant on Sunflower. City will install and bill owner.
XV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
Mayor Bauder expressed his thanks to Chief Suiter,and welcomed Mark Riffe.
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XVI. ADJOURN TO WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS CITY WATER SOURCE OPTIONS
Tom Newman presented comparison charts of the City's water source options. The charts showed each of
the possible sources,with its associated elements,drawbacks,and costs based on the amount of water the
City used in 1997. Lengthy discussion followed on the implications of each. Considerable attention
focused on the Canyon Regional Water Authority as a guaranteed source into the future,and Council
agreed to reserve more water from the GBRA. Council also agreed to pursue the City's EAA claim,the
City well,and Green Valley SUD's cooperation in bringing the well on line. There was a brief discussion
of the possibility of adding the IRC subdivision to the City's waiter service area.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE � DAY OF %1 U Ki kz�: , 1998.
HONORABLE SAM BAUDER,MAYOR
ATTEST:
THOMAS A.NEWMAN,CITY SECRETARY
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