Min CC 09/13/1994 - Budget Workshop/Regular MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A BUDGET WORKSHOP AT 6:00
P.M. , TUESDAY, September 13 1994 PRIOR TO THE CITY COUNCIL REGULAR
MEETING. THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL THEN CONVENED IN A REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY, September 13, 1994, AT 7:00 P.M. AT
THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CIBOLO, TEXAS. THE
FOLLOWING WAS BE THE ORDER OF BUSINESS:
I. CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. CALL TO ORDER AT 6:00 PM.
B. DISCUSSION ON THE PROPOSED FY 94-95 BUDGET
II. Adjourn until 7: 00 p.m.
III. CITY COUNCIL CALL TO ORDER
IV. ROLL CALL.
V. INVOCATION.
Bob Glisar led the prayer.
VI. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bauder led the Pledge.
VII. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
None were present.
VIII. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 23, 1994
B. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR AUGUST, 1994
Jeff moved for approval. Bob Seconded. Mark asked if we were about
set on the computer hardware. Chuck Balcar responded that all the
hardware was in place but some of the software purchases had been
postponed to get a better deal. Approved.
IX. PRESENTATION FROM DAVID DAVENPORT OF CANYON REGIONAL
WATER AUTHORITY CONCERNING COMMITMENT TO PURCHASE WATER
FROM CRWA
David Davenport told the Council that they may be required to
purchase water even though the City would not be able to use it.
This may be necessary to ensure allotments in the future.
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The Mayor said that if we double or triple in size we may have
difficulty getting enough water from the Edwards. Councilwoman
Douglas expressed concern about the cost of the water. The Mayor
wished to explore the possibility of Cibolo selling any water it
did not need or could not use. . .the transmission line needs to be
identified.
Mr. Davenport said the City did not have to commit right now, but
should start thinking about. Jeff Miller said that a lot of
planning still needed to be done before the City could make a
commitment.
X. DISCUSSION/ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FY 1994-95 CITY OF
CIBOLO ANNUAL BUDGET
Jeff Miller moved for adoption of the proposed budget with the
following amendment: the proposed $1200 raise offered for the Judge
and prosecutor would be reprogrammed and split evenly between the
CIbolo VFD and the new proposed literacy center and Mark Buell
seconded.
Jeff wanted to be sure we start a capital replacement fund. A fund
was started with more than $23, 000 that is in a savings account at
Victoria Bank.
_ Jeff mentioned that we might try to get a used truck through the
government disbursement facility in Kirby. Motion to adopt the
amended budget was approved by all.
XI. DISCUSSION/ADOPTION OF THE PROPOSED FY 1994-95 CITY OF
CIBOLO PROPERTY TAX RATE
Mark moved for adoption of a tax rate of .3741, down from .4857 .
Chuck Balcar said this is about a 17% decrease in real taxes for
property owners. Motioned seconded by Bob Glisar. Approved by all.
The Mayor said that this will benefit the citizens that are here
now.
XII . DISCUSSION/ACTION ON A CITY ORDINANCE TO ADD A $15 . 00
FEE TO COVER ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF PROCESSING THE COMA
IMPACT FEE FOR NEW WASTEWATER CUSTOMERS
Mark motioned for approval, Bob seconded. Chuck Balcar said that we
will continue to collect for COMA as before, but now we will
recover our costs of collecting and processing the charges. Once
the Impact Fee Ordinance is put in effect, the charges will be
substantially higher. Ordinance #448 was adopted.
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XIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON FIRE RELATED MATTERS
A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE TO INCLUDE FIRE
INSPECTIONS FOR ALL NEW RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES AND ALL
NEW AND EXISTING COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES AND PUBLIC
BUILDINGS
Chuck explained that a all new and existing commercial and public
buildings. Mark said that he did not want to pay to have his
building inspected. Ron Flake City Attorney said that we need to
maintain standards and inspect everybody. . .there is a valid reason
for performing this function. Mark said "how can we set a fee not
knowing how much it is going to cost us" and Chuck Balcar said we
knew the cost. Chuck said that we have an ordinance requiring an
inspection as a condition of a C of 0, but some years ago the City
stopping issuing C of 0.
Bob felt that the final inspection currently performed covered some
of the fire protection area.
Jeff said that the apartments complex should also be inspected.
After some discussion on how this would be administered, Mark move
to table and Bob Seconded. Tabled.
B. REPEAL OF RESOLUTION PROHIBITING OPEN BURNING.
Bob moved to adopt the Resolution to repeal the prohibition and it
was seconded by Jeff. Approved.
XIV. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON RESIGNATION OF PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION MEMBER(S) AND APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBER(S) TO
UNEXPIRED TERM(S)
The Council accepted Gail Douglas' resignation. Jeff nominated
LaFawn Thompson and Mark nominated Ann Almond. Ann Almond was
selected by a voice vote. The mayor welcomed Ms. Almond and said
that the Council had been lax in appointing members but with all
the development it was important to keep the Commission viable.
XV. 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
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ANY NECESSARY
ACTION
The Executive Session was cancelled by the Mayor.
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XVI. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Bob complimented the staff and Council on the budget and Mark
commented on the progress of Cibolofest. After paying the City
back, there $6, 789 in the bank. Mark also said that the Committee
is looking at covering the slab at the park.
Jeff Miller mentioned the surveys and he had a lot of good
comments. He and Mark went one day and Gail and Mark went
another.
XVII. COMMENTS BY STAFF
Chuck thanked the Council for their work on the budget. He also
said that we have more money now (804, 000) than we had at the end
of April.
Clint McKenzie gave a report on the application for the water
grant.
Wes said that we would be starting the badge system January 1.
Ron Flake said there is a severe problem in Shady Oaks. It' s been
bad for years and we have not looked at it close enough until
recently. Ron said he intends to enforce the fines if the owner
does not make the necessary improvements and that the houses are
terrible.
XVIII. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
The Mayor told everyone that former-Mayor Twembley of Live Oak
had passed away.
XIX. ADJOURNMENT
Bob Glisar moved for the end.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THIS 27TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1994.
SAM BAUDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY