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Min CC 12/03/20241 OI C/O 4 O U O r�s,s 'tl1yMCbb' CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING Cibolo City Hall 200 S. Main St. Cibolo, Texas 78108 December 3, 2024 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. MINUTES Call to Order — The meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen at 6:30 p.m. 2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mayor Allen, Councilman Benson, Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, Councilman Hetzel, and Councilman Hicks. Invocation — The Invocation was given by Councilman Hicks. 4. Pledge of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Citizens to be Heard This is the only time during the Council Meeting that a citizen can address the City Council. It is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue to include agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak must fill out the Sign -In Roster prior to the start of the meeting. The City Council may not deliberate any non -agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non -agenda issue at this time; however, the City Council may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion — JC -0169) (Limit of three minutes each.) All remarks shall he addressed to the Council as a body. Remarks may also be addressed to any individual member of the Council so long as the remarks are (i) about matters of local public concern and (ii) not disruptive to the meeting or threatening to the member or any attendee including City staff Any person violating this policy may be requested to leave the meeting, but no person may be requested to leave or forced to leave the meeting because of the viewpoint expressed. This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to make comments on any matter regarding the City of Cibolo or on an agenda item and have this item read at this meeting, please email citysecretarvCa.cibolota.gov or telephone 210-566-6111 before 5:00 pm the date of the meeting. The following individuals spoke during this item: Mr. Sherman congratulated Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens on their re-election. He also congratulated newly elected Mr. McGlothin for his election to Council Place 1. Ms. Roberts also congratulated all three candidates that had won their seat in the November 5°i election. Ms. Roberts also informed the council and audience that she is in a run-off election for the At -Large Place 6. She informed everyone on early voting and the election day of December 14th at Cibolo Fire Station #2 on Cibolo Valley Drive. 6. Oath of Office to newly Elected Councilmembers A. Place 1 Jeff McGlothin B. Place 4 Katie Cunningham C. At Large Place 5 Norma Sanchez -Stephens Prior to the Oath of Office given a motion was made by Councilwoman Cunningham to go into Executive Session to discuss item 8A which would cover old business before new council is given the Oath of Office. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. After discussion on this a roll call vote was taken. For: Councilman Benson, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, and Councilman Hicks; Against: Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, and Councilman Hetzel. The motion carried 4 to 3. Mayor Allen did not go into the Executive Session at this time. The City Secretary was asked to give the Oath of Office to Mr. McGlothin approximately at 8 p.m. while the other members of council were still in Executive Session.. Mayor Allen did attend the Executive Session after the Oath of Office was given to Mr. McGlothin. After returning from Executive Session at 8:34 p.m. the Oath of Office was given to both Councilwoman Cunningham, Place 4 and Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, At -Large Place 5. Flowers were presented to both Councilmembers by the City Secretary's Office. 7. Farewell to outgoing Council. — Council Benson had already left the building before he could be given his gift for serving the citizens of Cibolo for the past three years as Councilman for Place 1. Councilman Hicks did speak on this item. He stated that Councilman Benson not only served as a Councilmember, but he also was on the Planning & Zoning Commission and several other committees. Councilman Hicks stated that Councilman Benson was an avid reader and read the items in his packet prior to a meeting. He came prepared and he did his research. Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens also express her gratitude to Councilman Benson for his service to the City of Cibolo. She also stated that he spent many hours away from his family serving his community. 8. Executive Session The City Council will convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Section 551.074 Personnel Matters, to discuss the following: A. The evaluation of the City Manager/City Secretary. The Council convened into Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. At approximately 8 p.m. the Oath of Office was given to Mr. McGlothin as his family and friends needed to leave the meeting. After taking the Oath, he was allowed to go into the Executive Session and Councilman Benson was required to leave. Chief Andres went to the Executive Room to make sure former Councilman Benson left as he was no longer allowed to stay in the back. T.G. Benson left the building before the Council, Staff or Public were able to thank him for his service to the City of Cibolo. Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:34 p.m. No action was taken, and this item will be back on the agenda for December 10, 2024 meeting. B. The duties of the City Manager as generally described in the City Charter. Council convened into Executive Session at 8:47 p.m. 9. Open Session The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, if necessary, on items discussed in the Executive Session. 2 Council reconvened into Regular Session at 9:39 p.m. No action was taken. This item will be back on the agenda in January 2025. 10 Discussion/Action on the process and timeline for a City Attorney. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to hire the Law Firm of Denton, Navarro as the new Attorneys for the City of Cibolo. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, and Councilman Hicks; Against: Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, and Councilman Hetzel; Abstain: Councilman McGlothlin. With a tie vote the Mayor is allowed to vote. Mayor Allen votes against the motion. Motion failed 3 to 4. Councilman Roberts made the motion to continue with the Hyde Kelley Law Firm. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hetzel. For: Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, and Councilman Hetzel; Against: Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, and Councilman Hicks; Abstain: Councilman McGlothlin. With a tie vote the Mayor was able to cast his vote. Mayor Allen for the motion. The motion carried 4 to 3. 11. Adjournment Councilman Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:48 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman McGlothlin. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0. PASSED Mark Allen Mayor ATTEST THIS 14TH DAY OF JANUARY 2025. Peggy Cimics, TRMC City Secretary