Min CC 12/09/1997 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON
TUESDAY,DECEMBER 9,1997 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 P.M.
II. ROLL CALL.
Present were Mayor Pro Tem Jeff Miller,and Council members Bob Glisar,Bert Johnson,Chuck Ridge,
and Gail Douglas.
Staff was represented by City Attorney Ron Flake,City Administrator Tom Newman,and Code Compliance
Officer Keith Gilbreath.
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)
1. Mr.Jon Gary Herrera,of Paragon Cable,presented a brief update and a forecast of future activities in
Cibolo. Included is a"Hometown Hero Program"which will recognize deserving citizens.
2. Mr.Mark Buell presented a balance sheet from Cibolofest 1997 showing a net profit of$3,382.77.
Combined with the golf tourney,total profits were slightly over$4500.
VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A.APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 25,1997
Bob Glisar motioned for approval,Chuck,Ridge seconded. Approved.
B.APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR NOVEMBER,1997
Gail Douglas motioned for approval,Bert Johnson seconded. Approved
VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON APPOINTMENT OF PARKS&RECREATION
MEMBER
Jeff Miller appointed volunteer Ms.Mary Quentin to the Parks&Recreation Commission. Bob Glisar
motioned to ratify the appointment,Bert Johnson seconded. Approved.
VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1,WOODS
SUBDIVISION,UNIT 1
Discussion clarified questions on road,access and master plan thoroughfares. Bob Glisar motioned for
approval,Chuck Ridge seconded. Approved.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON NIEMIETZ PARK PAVILION PLAN
Keith Gilbreath gave a detailed description of all the changes developed from the original plans,including
features and materials,to lower costs and improve usability. He also presented a project time-line to ensure
completion within the allotted grant period. Council discussed and decided on the changes as presented.
Chuck Ridge motioned for approval of the plans as discussed,Gail Douglas seconded. Approved.
X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON NIEMIETZ PARK MASTER PLAN REVISION
Keith Gilbreath gave a detailed description of all the changes developed from the original plans,including
features and materials,to lower costs and improve usability. He also presented a project time-line to ensure
completion within the allotted grant period. Council discussed and decided on the changes as presented.
Chuck Ridge motioned for approval of the plans as discussed,Gail Douglas seconded. Approved.
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON TMRS SERVICE CREDIT AND ANNUITY BENEFITS
UPDATE
Lowered rates provided the opportunity to provide improved service credit and annuity benefits at less than
the amount budgeted. Gail Douglas motioned to approve the ordinance granting the improved employee
benefit,Bert Johnson seconded. Approved.
XII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON EMPLOYEE LEAVE BUY-BACK
A question was raised whether an ordinance had already been passed to approve this action,but there is
only budget line-item approval. Bob Glisar motioned to approve the leave buy-back on a 1-for-2 basis,
Gail Johnson seconded. Approved.
XII-A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON USE OF CIBOLO WELL
Tom Newman provided a summary of Edwards Aquifer Authority action as it relates to bringing the City
well on line. The City has paid the EAA for water,applied for the proper permits,received a 1998 water
allocation,and is falling behind on EAA deadlines. Permit status is expected this month,but current time
constraints warrant immediate action to bring the well on line. Engineering is already completed,and the
City has$116,000 of the necessary$171,000. Green Valley SUD is willing to let us connect to their
transmission line,and may trade out part of the construction cost for water. Bob Glisar motioned to
approve the administration proceeding with all preparations to bring the well on line,Chuck Ridge
seconded. Approved.
XIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON 12/23/97 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
With no pending or business forecasted for 12/23/97,Gail Douglas motioned to cancel the regularly
scheduled Council meeting,Bob Glisar seconded. Approved.
XIV. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Chuck Ridge inquired if the City offices would be open the Fridays following Christmas and New Years.
The City Administrator had planned to be open with a skeleton crew,but Council members indicated their
approval of closing on 12/26/97. Tom Newman said he would do so,but would be open with a short staff
on 1/2/98.
XV. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Tom Newman reported that he had attended the Secretary of State Election Law Seminar in Austin,and the
Guada-Coma Water Council Meeting in New Braunfels. He has received a Resolution,rather than an
Interlocal Agreement,from Guadalupe County,and Ron Flake said he would draft an appropriate document
that will satisfy City requirements. Green Valley SUD has agreed to implement their water rate increase on
1/1/98,with the first billing in May. He has also drafted a letter to CRWA,but will meet and coordinate
with Council water reps before sending it.
Keith Gilbreath announced that the Deer Creek park land plat had been filed with the County
XVI. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
None.
XVII. ADJOURNMENT
Bob Glisar made the motion.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE- 3_DAY OF I� , 1993.
HONORABLE SAM BAUDER,MAYOR
ATTEST: n p
THOMAS A.NEWMAN,CITY SECRETARY