Min CC 06/14/1994 MINUTES O F C I TY COU M C I L ME E T I N G
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING
ON TUESDAY, JUNE 14, 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 pm.
II . ROLL CALL.
All members were present.
III . INVOCATION.
Councilman Bob Glisar led the prayer.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Mayor Sam Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
None present desired to speak.
VI . CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 24, 1994
B. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 25, 1994
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 11, 1994
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF January 5, 1994
E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF December 14, 1993
F. APPROVAL OF CHECK REGISTER FOR MAY 1994
Mark moves for approval of all items, Jeff seconds . Approved.
VII . DISCUSSION AND INTRODUCTION OF 1994-95 BUDGET CALENDAR
Chuck Balcar introduced the calendar. Mark asked if the workshops
would be scheduled as the time got closer. The Mayor said it
could be changed as "we go along" and need meetings .
Chuck said that he would present a CURRENT SERVICES BUDGET and
request amendments (for program improvements, additions, or
deletions) at the workshops . The Mayor said that we could have a
short workshop at the next meeting.
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VIII . DISCUSSION ON REQUIRING A DEPOSIT FOR CONNECTION
TO THE CITY OF CIBOLO WATER SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT
OF CONNECTION FEES
Chuck said that our water rates are comparable with cities other
cities with populations under 2,000 . He said most other cities
require a deposit and have lower connect fees. He said that the
city's connect fee may be too high in some cases and recommended
an adjustment in connect fees where service already exists .
Chuck recommended a lower connect fee and the requirement of a
deposit . The staff recommended an inverted pyramid rate structure
that would encourage conservation.
Councilman Mark Buell asked what condition would result in loss
of the deposit and was told that failure to pay final bill would
be cause for the refusal to return the deposit .
The new proposed schedule would result in the 15 lowest water
users (those below 1200 gallons per month) receiving lower water
bills and the biggest residential users, who might be water
wasters, paying a higher rate per 1000 gallons .
Jeff Miller asked about reconnect fees when the user is cut off
for late payment and Mark asked how our $25 .00 fee compared to
other cities . Chuck and Ron Flake said that fees must reflect
cost and cannot take the form of a tax or penalty.
IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PERMISSION TO PLACE NEIGHBORHOOD
COLLECTION/DEPOSIT BOX UNIT FOR MAIL OUTSIDE CITY HALL
Jeff moves and Norman seconds. Chuck said that there is a problem
with getting some mail delivered to the physical street address .
Keith Gilbreath responded that the box would be used by all
addresses between the railroad tracks and Hwy 78 .
The Post Office will pay for the installation. Jeff said that
many citizens were unhappy when the Post Office moved and they
could no longer walk to get their mail .
Motion by Jeff was approved by all .
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X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON FINAL PLAT REVIEW OF THE
DEER CREEK SUBDIVISION, PHASE 1, SECTION 2
INCLUDING ACCEPTANCE OF PARKLAND
The Mayor stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission had
approved the land as suitable for a park. Perry Blanton of Captex
had offered a contract with the dedication of the Park Land and
Chuck and Ron had some changes that they wanted in the contract .
The City disagreed with the clause allowing so mandatory
acceptance of park land without Council review and concurrence.
The Developer agreed to strike this clause.
Section 2 was approved by the Planning and Zoning and afterward
the engineer and the developer discovered trees that they wanted
saved so there will be several minor changes in streets and
relocation of water lines to save the trees. Additionally, the
engineer provided new plans that show islands in the cul-de-sacs.
Chuck said that he would like the construction to start no
earlier than 7 :00 a.m. in order to minimize citizen complaints .
Ron said that he did not have a problem with the blanket easement
through the park property that would be reserved by the City, but
he wanted to alert Council that this would be part of the
agreement.
Mark moved to accept the Parkland and Norman seconded. Approved.
Mark moved for adoption of the contract for parkland with changes
made by Ron Flake, Chuck Ridge seconded Approved.
Mark moved to accept final plat and Chuck Ridge seconded.
Approved.
Keith advised the Council that the plat adopted would be amended
a later date.
XI . DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SIGNING CONTRACT WITH TEXAS DEPT
OF HOUSING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Ron said this is a standard contract. Chuck said he wanted the
impact fee portion done first . Jeff moved to accept the contract ,
; - Norman seconded. Approved and signed by the Mayor.
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t XII . EXECUTIVE SESSION
PURSUANT TO SECTION 551 .071, (1) , (A) & (B) OF THE TEXAS LOCAL
GOVERNMENT CODE
A. TO CONSULT WITH CITY ATTORNEY CONCERNING
PENDING LITIGATION WITH DAVID WALKER
Council entered executive session at 7 :50 p.m.
B. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION FOR ANY NECESSARY
ACTION
At 8 :30 p.m. the Mayor reconvened the Council in open session and
no action was taken.
XIII . DISCUSSION'-ON CHANGE OF HOURS OF OPERATION OF CITY
HALL
Chuck said that we will have 11 hours of coverage instead of 9
hours . This will also allow inspections to be done in the
evening. The City would take the savings from a reduction in
hours of the code compliance officer and use it to pay a $200 a
month supplement to a graduate intern from Trinity University.
There was a discussion on the clerical workload and Chuck said
that Phyllis_,7Smith must type some of the same information five
times on court -cases. This could be corrected by the installation
of a computer system. Information she types onto forms i,-,, mailed
to Austin and then they typed it in a computer.
Several Councilmen commented on how glad they were that the City
Hall would be open late on Tuesday as this would be a great
convenience to the citizens.
XIV. REPAYMENT BY CIBOLOFEST OF $2 ,000 LOAN
Steve Liparoto presented the Council with repayment of a $2 ,000
startup loan from the City.
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XV. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Mark reported on CibolofestGolf Tournament which raised $1300 .
The Drawing is July 1 for the trip. On July 30, there will be a
pancake breakfast at the Windmill from 7 :00 to 11 :00 am. He asked
if the check had come from Thistle Creek and Chuck told him that
it had. ($15, 400) He was told that the Park Grant would be
resubmitted in July and we added maybe 17 or 18 points . Mark said
that the Cibolofest Committee would pay for the cost of
resubmitting.
Jeff stated that we should patronize local businesses whenever
possible. CRWA is being billed for $70,000 for water contracted
for but not purchased from GBRA. Jeff told CRWA that we had to
have facts on costs so that we could budget for the water.
XVI . COMMENTS BY STAFF
Chief Suiter is doing background on check on some of the
applicants . There were minor problems on bringing the Fire Dept .
on line with the new dispatch system but they would be resolved
in a few days .
Ron said that we need to talk to Schertz about going after the
County, he had talked to Mike Spain about it .
XVII . COMMENTS BY MAYOR
The wife Dr. Steele of the School District passed away. He also
mentioned the upcoming July 4th celebration in Schertz .
XVIII . ADJOURNMENT
Bob moved for adjounment .
ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THE 28TH OF JUNE, 1994.
Sam Bauder
Mayor
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CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY