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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. 9-27-94 page 2 of 3 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. 9-27-94 page 3 of 3 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. 40 ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THIS 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994. Sam Bauder, Mayor ATTEST: CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY