Min CC 09/27/1994 i_ MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 1994, 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.
II. ROLL CALL.
All members were present except Mark Buell, who was ill.
III. INVOCATION.
A moment of silent prayer was observed.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
The Mayor led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
Gilbert Garza informed the Council that he had taken down the side
structure that was part of the violation. He asked that he be
allowed to keep the remaining structure in front of the house, even
though it did not meet city codes.
Becky Horner and Grace Semersky addressed the Council about
problems they were having with their landlord at Shady Acres. They
felt threatened and Mrs. Horner said that she had been there 11
years without incident until recently. City Attorney Ron Flake
advised them to seek private council if they are evicted in
violation of Texas Law.
Steve Liparoto read a letter that he had provided the Council in
which he asked the Council not to reappoint the Planning and Zoning
Commission Chairman, Jerry Garrison, because Mr. Garrison and his
wife were both working for builders in Thistle Creek.
The Mayor said that it had been discussed with the City Attorney
and the Mayor felt that this could be viewed as a potential
conflict of interest.
VI. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
Jeff Miller moved for approval, second by Bob Glisar. Gail Douglas
asked for a correction of Mayor Trembley' s name. Approved.
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VII. COUNCIL RECOGNITION OF FORMER COUNCILMAN NORMAN FETTERMAN
The Council recognized the work of recently resigned councilman
Norman Fetterman, who had moved out of the City. The Mayor
presented the former councilman with a plaque and a name plate.
VIII. DIRECTION TO STAFF ON THE NON-COMPLYING STRUCTURE AT
119 ELM
Council decided to discuss this item again at the next meeting.
IX. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT FOR THISTLE CREEK
UNIT III
Bob Glisar moved for approval contingent on approval of City
Engineer Ed Ford and payment of Park fees. Second by Gail.
Approved.
X. DISCUSSION OF THREE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
POSITIONS TO BE FILLED BY COUNCIL IN OCTOBER
The Mayor said that we have "kind of neglected this in the past"
and it was time to clean it up (Meaning the reappointment process) .
Chuck Balcar presented the Council with data sheets on the
applicants.
The City Attorney started discussion on splitting the commission
into two bodies. He said that the current members could choose
which commission they wanted to serve on. The City Administrator
has received a lot of interest from citizens who are willing to
serve. Additionally, it was mentioned that we need to name members
to a Park' s Commission, which had been created by an ordinance.
Chuck Balcar said that the zoning commission would not have to meet
as regularly as the Planning session.
Council directed the staff to prepare ordinances for the next
meeting.
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.071, (1) , (A) & (B) OF THE TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE
A. TO CONSULT WITH CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING
PENDING LITIGATION WITH DAVID WALKER
The Mayor called an executive session at 7:35 p.m.
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B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ANY NECESSARY
ACTION
The Mayor reconvened the Council in open session at 8: 00 p.m. and
took no action.
XII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
XIII. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Ron said that we are keeping the pressure on the landlord of
Shady Acres and forcing him to clean the place up; he has made
improvements in the last two weeks.
XIV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
The Mayor said that we would have the Gilbert Garza on the next
meeting and have a final decision.
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
Bob moved for adjournment.
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ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994.
Sam Bauder, Mayor
ATTEST:
CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY