Min CC 06/28/1994 MINUTES O F C I TY COU N C I L ME ET I N G
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 28, 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.
Mayor called to order at 7 :00 p.m.
II . ROLL CALL.
All members were present. Staff was represented by Ron Flake,
Chuck Balcar, Wes Suiter and Keith Gilbreath.
III . INVOCATION.
Bob Glisar provided the opening prayer.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
Jerry Garrison discussed vehicles going from Borgfeld down the
road behind Thistle Creek. He requested that barriers be placed
at the end of Thistle Creek and Borgfeld Road.
The Police stated that when the man who was grazing cattle moved,
he took the fence (barricade) with him. Keith Gilbreath said he
would talk to the developer about blocking the entrance.
VI . CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF June 14, 1994
Motion by Mark, second by Jeff . Approved.
VII . PRESENTATION OF GUADALUPE APPRAISAL DISTRICT BUDGET FOR
1994-95
Pat Fox of the district presented the proposed budget for 1994-
95 . The budget will be increased about seven percent, mainly due
to addition of another appraiser. The major increase in non-
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_ Ms . Fox discussed the procedure for investigating "ag exempt"
properties and said that the new hire would result in a stronger
enforcement effort in determining if properties are properly
receiving tax exemptions for agricultural property. Chuck Balcar
stated that about ten percent of the property in Cibolo currently
receives this exemption. She said that Council would be notified
of the Public Hearing on the budget.
VIII . ORDINANCE TO AMEND CITY OF CIBOLO ORDINANCE #410
SETTING THE WATER RATES. REQUIRING A DEPOSIT FOR
CONNECTION TO THE CITY OF CIBOLO WATER SYSTEM AND
ADJUSTMENT OF CONNECTION FEES
Mark made a motion to open discussion on Ordinance #442, Jeff
seconded. The Council was told that 13-15 people would receive
the lower rate and three residences would fall into the highest
surcharge classification.
Jeff asked how the trailer court would be affected and was told
that a deposit would be required. Ron Flake said if we shut off
water for non-payment, we could require a deposit as a condition
of reconnecting the service.
Mark summed up the ordinance as rewarding conservation and
penalizing water wasters . . .Ron added that it also will require
deposits.
The Mayor asked if it had to be advertised and Mark recommended
that an ad be taken out . . .Ron said it was not absolutely be
required but to be safe we could advertise.
Mark made a motion that the new rates be advertised and the new
rates be effective August 1, 1994. Second by Jeff . Approved.
IX. WORKSESSION ON COUNCIL PRIORITIES, BUDGET IN FY 1994-95
Chuck Balcar presented the current expenditures and estimated
commitments for the rest of the year and asked the Mayor and
Council for their priorities for the coming budget year.
Chuck Ridge asked for surveys of salaries of other cities and
wanted to bring Cibolo salaries more in line with compensation in
other cities.
Mark asked about the increase in expenditures for animal control .
Jeff asked about plumbing permits being projected lower and it
was explained that we will not reach the budgeted amount this
year. Mark said he wanted to continue the fiscally conservative
posture on the city.
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- Mark also wanted more money in street maintenance and pay off
debt.
X. VARIANCE TO PLACE A SALES TRAILER ON LOT 1 AND 2 IN
SECTION 2 OF PHASE 1 IN DEER CREEK (SCOTT FELDER HOMES)
Jeff recommended approval and Norman seconded the motion. The
trailer will be located off of FM 3009. Approved.
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 for the session to begin at 7 :53 p.m. .
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ANY NECESSARY
ACTION
The Mayor reconvened the session at 8 :38 p.m.Chuck Ridge motioned
that the City attorney begin negotiations with David Walker.
Seconded by Jeff Miller. Four voted in favor and Norman voted
opposed.
XII . COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
XIII . COMMENTS BY STAFF
Keith prepared info on the road. Ron Flake said we need to go
back with the correct law and cite them and asked for a
compromise. Chuck Balcar said that Steve Simonson of Schertz will
support our actions on getting Dietz Road improved.
The cost estimates for the Main Street Drainage project will be
presented at the next Council meeting.
The current garbage contract is due to expire and the contract
,may be sent back out for bid or renegotiated. Ron said he felt we
had to go out for bid.
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XIV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR
None
XVI . ADJOURNMENT
Norman moves .
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON THE 12TH OF JULY, 1994
Sam Bauder, Mayor
ATTEST:
CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY