Min CC 05/24/1994 MINUTE S OF C I TY COUN G I L MEE T I N G
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING _
ON- TUESDAY, -MAY- 24, 1994, AT 7 :00 P.M. AT THE CIBOLO MUNICIPAL
BUILDING, 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CIBOLO, TEXAS. THE FOLLOWING WAS
THE-ORDER OF BUSINESS:
I • CALL TO ORDER.
II . ROLL CALL. All present including two new members, Bob
Glisar and Chuck Ridge. Staff was represented by Chuck Balcar,
Phyllis Smith and Keith Gilbreath.
III . INVOCATION. Bob Glisar led the prayer.
IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Mayor Bauder led the pledge.
V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH)
VI . CONSENSUS ITEMS-:
A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF May 10, 1994
Jeff moves for approval . Mark seconds. Approved.-
B. ACTION ON AUTHORIZING SIGNATURES ON BANK ACCOUNTS
WITH V-ICTORIA -BANK AND TRUST
Mark motions for approval , Bob Glisar seconds. Approved.
C. ACTION ON REQUEST TO WAIVER BUILDING PERMIT FEES
BY THE SCUCISD FOR CONSTRUCTION AT DOBIE
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Mark makes motion to refuse to waiver fees. Jeff seconds.
Councilman Glisar asked for background on this item. Keith
stated that in the past, the previous administration had waived
fees for the school and churches. Mark recalled that several
months ago, Council had required that all such requests come
before that body for review.
The Mayor commented that Schertz waives the fee, but Universal
City does not.
Motion to refuse waiver of fee was affirmed. (School district
will have to pay permitting fees)
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VII . RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCILMEMBERS TEX FARNSWORTH
AND CLAUDE SMITH
Former Councilmen Smith and Farnsworth were unable to attend.
They will receive their plaques at a later date.
VIII . DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON NOMINATING TWO MEMBERS TO THE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CRWA
Mark attempting to make a nomination but the Mayor correctly
reminded the Council that these were appointed (not an election)
Positions that would be made by the Mayor and confirmed by the
Council . The Mayor reminded the Council that Mr. Farnsworth had
recommended and that the Council agreed that the positions should
be held by Councilmembers.
The Mayor appointed Jeff Miller and Chuck Ridge and they were
unanimously approved by the Council .
IX. NOMINATION AND ELECTIONS OF A MAYOR PROTEM FOR THE CITY
COUNCIL FOR PERIOD FROM MAY 24, 1994 TO MAY, 1995
Mark nominated Jeff Miller, seconded by Bob (and others) for
Mayor Protem. He was elected by acclamation.
X• DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON FINAL PLAT REVIEW OF THE
THISTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION, UNIT 2
Jeff moved for discussion, second by Bob.
Mr. Roger Bose, representing the engineers of the project
answered questions from the Council . Chuck Balcar said that there
were still details being worked out in regard to sidewalks and
drainage. Jeff Miller said that we should collect in advance and
not be "had" again (referring to $80,000 bill the city was stuck
with in the initial development of Thistle Creek. )
The developer has agreed to build a sidewalk along school
property parallel to Dietz Road if they can obtain a four foot
easement from the SCUCISD in lieu of putting a sidewalk in front
of the subdivision along Dietz Road. When the second unit is
built the Thistle Creek developer will build the sidewalk.
The developer has agreed to pay for necessary drainage
improvements along Dietz Road estimated at a cost of $30,000 to
$35,000. He will pay 1/3 of the cost of the drainage upon
completion of Unit 2 (the first of the new units) and the final
two-thirds upon approval of final plat for Unit 3 (the second
"new" Unit) .
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The Mayor and Mark favor having the sidewalk inside the pipe
fencing. Chuck Balcar said that he favored having the developer
contract out the drainage work along Dietz but the City might
accept the money from the developer for the project and get it
done.
Mr. Bose said that he will Fedex the $15,400 tomorrow morning.
Mark moved for approval of the final plat of Unit 2 with the
stipulation of working out the sidewalks and the drainage. Jeff
seconded. Approved.
XI . DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
ITEMS
A. RECOMMENDATION- FROM THE P&Z COMMISSION TO ACCEPT
PARK LANDS OFFERED TO DEER CREEK
Some Councilmembers wanted to go look at the land before formal
approval of the next plat.
Mark wanted to know what type of activities could occur in the
area. Chuck Balcar said that he understood that no structures
could be built in the 32 acres that are in the 100-year flood
plain. Perry Blanton has promised $50 per house as each building
permit is issued. Chuck discussed the problem with dedicated
land having roads going across it.
The Mayor asked about special equipment that might be required to
maintain that large area. Mark asked if we had to accept it right
now and Chuck Balcar said that the actual acceptance would be
part of the final plat approval on June 14.
Jeff recommended that "we go with it, but I would like to see it
first". Jeff asked to table until the Council gets to view the
land.
B. DISCUSSION ON BUSINESS LICENSING AS PER ORDINANCE
Planning and Zoning Chairman Jerry Garrison explained that Cibolo
Ordinance Number 1 requires all businesses to have licenses and
be fined for not having one, but provides no mechanisms for
acquiring them.
The Council expressed interest in discussing these items as an
agenda item at the June 28 meeting. Jeff said that the City
should have something on the books to track businesses and change
of ownership.
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C. DISCUSSION ON INCLUSION OF CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
Chuck Balcar said that this could be issued with each change of
ownership of a business, but only once for a residence when it is
first occupied. He said he would work up an agenda item for June
28. . .it must be advertised if there is to be a penalty clause for
non-compliance
XII . 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
No action was taken.
XIII . COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
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XIV. COMMENTS BY STAFF.
Keith mentioned the water well that was owned by Cibolo. A study
is being done on putting the well into commission.The Mayor
briefed the new Councilmembers on the history of the well .
Chuck said that he was contacting Planning professionals to serve
as evaluators of potential contractors. The Personnel Committee
will convene on Tuesday, June 7th at 6:00 p.m.
Trinity University has been contacted to provide Cibolo with an
intern for nine months.
The Police Chief has assisted in bringing over $12,000 in grants
and donations in the last 30 days . The City is starting to take
applications for Police Officer.
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XV. COMMENTS BY MAYOR.
The Cibolo VFD picnic was a huge success, even with the rain.
XVI . ADJOURNMENT.
Norman moved for adjournment .
ADOPTED AND APPROVED ON THE 14TH OF JUNE, 1994
Sam Bauder, Mayor
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CHARLES BALCAR, CITY SECRETARY