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Min CC 02/24/1998 _R MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY,FEBRUARY 24,1998 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 RDERMayor Sam Bauder called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 11. ROLL CALL. Present were Mayor Bauder,and Council members Bob Glisar,Chuck Ridge,and Gail Douglas. Staff was represented by City Administrator Tom Newman,and Code Compliance Officer Keith Gilbreath. 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) Mr.John Shanley speaking for several members of Citizens for an Alternative Corridor,addressed Council regarding the State Highway 130 Corridor Project. The group is trying to build awareness of an alternative to that the proposed corridor which will purchase all new ROW and build all new roads. They propose an alternative route that uses existing ROW and roads wherever possible,thereby minimizing the cost and related tax impact on citizens. VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 10,1998 Bob Glisar motioned to approve;Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved. VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER Tom Newman introduced Public Works employee, Steven Steinmetz,informed Council that he had completed the Basic Animal Control Officer training,and recommended his appointment as Cibolo's Animal Control Officer. Mayor Bauder appointed him the City Animal Control Officer,Bob Glisar motioned to approve the appointment,Gail Douglas seconded the motion. Approved. VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON NIEMIETZ PARK REST ROOM SECURITY GATES Parks&Recreation Chairman,Mark Buell,presented a proposal to install steel security gates on the back rest rooms of Niemietz Park. The gates will allow the rest rooms to be locked at night in an effort to minimize damage and expense due to vandalism. Mr.Walter Harless has been retained to construct them at a total cost of under$500 from the Parks budget. Gail Douglas motioned for approval,Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved. 1 IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON COMPREHENSIVE WATER ORDINANCE AND DEMAND MANAGEMENT PLAN Tom Newman presented the updated Ordinance to accommodate the rate increase by Green Valley SUD, and add a provision to refund customer deposits after two years. Bob Glisar motioned to approve,and Gail Douglas seconded. Approved. X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON HAECKERVILLE ROAD AND SOUTH MAIN STREET DRAINAGE REPAIRS Tom Newman presented a bid of$11,360 from Potholes Plus for the repair of Haeckerville Road,and three cost projections from Ford Engineering for the drainage problems on South Main St.. Haeckerville Rd.was planned and budgeted for FY 97-98,but S.Main was not,and the budget will not accommodate both. Even improving the bar-ditch on S.Main would be too expensive to do at this time. Council decided to follow through with the Haeckerville Rd.repair,with the understanding that it will also need a seal coat,and review the City's street repair priority list at the next workshop. Bob Glisar motioned to have Potholes PLUS repair Haeckerville Rd.for the bid amount. Gail Douglas seconded. Approved. XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL OF COMBINED PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT,WITH VARIANCE,FOR DEER CREEK SUBDIVISION, SECTION 2,PHASE 3 Keith Gilbreath presented the plat and an overview of showing compliance with all requirements except the approval of Ford Engineering,and the LOMAR which has now been received from FEMA. P&Z approved the plat,on condition of LOMAR and engineer approval,but denied the request for a setback variance from 25'to 15' on four lots. Mr. Greg San Marcos explained his need for the variance on certain lots that are shortened by cul-de-sacs,but do not widen out in the back. Following discussion,Council decided to approve the plat as approved by P&Z,with the understanding that Mr. San Marcos might still address P&Z with his explanation,and request setback approval on a lot-by-lot basis. Bob Glisar motioned for approval of the plat as approved by P&Z. Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved. XII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON CANYON REGIONAL WATER AUTHORITY TRUSTEE AND MANAGER BOARD APPOINTMENTS Tom Newman informed Council that CRWA is requesting Board appointments by May 1, 1998,but any appointments might have to be changed following the May 2nd election. Council decided to table item and notify CRWA that we would make appointments after the election. XIII. COMMENTS BY STAFF Tom Newman informed Council that Steven Steinmetz completed the basic water operator training and will test for his D-License,and the open Public Works position is closed with 14 applications. He is working on a possible animal shelter contract with Garden Ridge Animal Hospital that may be more efficient than the current contract. There is no response yet from the EAA,but the Sun is working on a story about it. He is also wrapping up a proposal to correct the ongoing difficulties with the computer system. Keith Gilbreath reported developer interest in an affordable housing project Mark Buell reminded Council of the clean-up at Deer Creek Park on 3/7/98. XIV. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Gail Douglas stated her desire to have a collaborative effort between P&Z,Council,and citizens for work on the large-lot subdivision ordinance. Discussion followed on different approaches. 1 XV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR Mayor Bauder informed Council that the City Administrator was getting some firm repair prices on the City car prior to putting it up for auction. If it can be repaired for under$500,he will keep using it rather than selling it and receiving an allowance instead. XVI. ADJOURNMENT Bob Glisar made the motion. �j APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE /Q DAY OF /'� 91998. HONORABLE SAM BAUDER,MAYOR ATTEST: / THOMAS A.NEWMAN,CITY SECRETARY