Min CC 06/27/1995 MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1995, 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.
The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7: 00 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL.
All members were present
III. INVOCATION.
A moment of silent prayer was observed.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Sam Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
None were present.
VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 13, 1995
Bob Glisar moved for approval with a second from Mark Buell.
Approved.
B. APPROVAL OF BEXAR METRO E911 ANNUAL BUDGET
Mr. Glisar moved for approval with Mr. Buell offering the second.
Approved.
VII. DISCUSSION OF ITEMS RELATING TO SEWER SYSTEM
A.APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR
CITIZENS INCURRING COSTS DUE TO PROBLEMS OF CITY
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
City Administrator Chuck Balcar related that he had contacted
other entities and the consensus was that the utilities do not
pay unless they are the proximate cause of the problem.
Councilwoman Douglas raised concerns about the lack of a policy.
She questioned the level of service available for a response to
citizen inquires. City Attorney Ron Flake cautioned that the City
cannot take responsibility for what is placed in the sewer
system. Mr. Glisar moved to adopt the Resolution that states that
the City will not be responsible for costs incurred unless the
City causes the problem. Jeff Miller seconded. Approved.
B. ACTION ON REQUEST FOR REIMBURSEMENT BY KEN NICHOLS
FOR PLUMBING EXPENSES
There was much discussion on the request for reimbursement of
$30.00 -- half of a $60. 00 bill. The council expressed sympathy
of the citizens plight, but was cautioned by the City Attorney
not to set precedent since the City was not aware of the problem.
Mr. Buell moved to deny the request of Mr. Nichols, seconded by
Mr. Miller. Approved by a 3-2 vote with Chuck Ridge joining the
affirmatives and Mr. Glisar and Ms. Douglas voting against Mr.
Buell' s motion.
The Mayor director the City Administrator to prepare a letter to
Mr. Nichols describing the Council ' s action.
VIII. AMENDING TRAFFIC ORDINANCE # 233, SETTING THE SPEED
LIMITS FOR FORMER LOOP 539, CURRENTLY DESIGNATED AS
FM78 (ALSO KNOWN AS "THE NEW HIGHWAY") , FROM THE WEST
CITY LIMITS OF CIBOLO EASTERLY TO THE EAST CITY
LIMITS
Bob Glisar moved for approving the amendment, setting the speed
limit at 45 m.p.h. on the new FM 78 and 40 m.p.h. on the old FM
78, now designated as Loop 539 .
IX. EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 551. 071 (1) (A) OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE CONCERNING DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CITY
ATTORNEY
A. PROPOSED SE'T'T'LEME'NT WITH FORMER CITY ADMINISTRATOR
DAVID WALKER
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE NECESSARY AC'T'ION
Mayor Bauder cancelled the session.
X. DISCUSSION OF BUDGET ESTIMATES FOR FY 1995-96 AND
COUNCIL BUDGET PRIORITIES INCLUDING EMPLOYEE SALARY
TABLES FOR THE PAST TWO YEARS
The Council took their first look at the proposed budget. The
painted of the water tower was discussed. A decision was made to
review the budget and salary schedules in a scheduled workshop at
6:00 p.m. on July 11.
XI. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON REQUEST TO LOWER SPEED LIMIT ON
MAIN STREET AND IMPROVE SCHOOL MARKINGS ALONG MAIN ST.
The Council decided not to reduce the speed limit. Mr. Glisar
moved to upgrade the signage and paint the crossings in the
street and do not change the speed limit. Seconded by Mr. Ridge.
Approved.
Director of Public Safety Wes Suiter is researching the cost of a
flashing sign.
XII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mr. Buell said that the house at 106 Bramblewood had been
abandoned and that there were high weeds in the back yard. He
also said that the Cibolofest committee would be going before the
Parks Commission to seek approval of placing a roof over the slab
at the park.
Mr. Miller mentioned that he had driven down Main Street at 30
m.p.h. and that was a correct speed. He asked the staff to look
at improvement of the signage.
XIII. COMMENT'S BY STAFF
Mr. Balcar mentioned that more information had been received on
golf courses. Mr. Flake said that the Universal City/Selma had a
feasibility study down a few years ago and it might be of
benefit. Mr. Glisar said this is something the City should move
ahead on and the Mayor agreed.
XIV. COMMENT'S BY MAYOR
None.
XIV. ADJOURNMENT
Mr. Glisar moved for adjournment.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THIS Ii DAY OF JULY, 1995
Hon. Sam Bauder, Mayor
ATTEST:
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CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY