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CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. Main
Cibolo, Texas 78108
March 25, 2025
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mayor Allen, Councilman McGlothin,
Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham (arrived at 6:37 p.m.),
Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, Councilwoman Roberts, and Councilman Hicks.
Invocation — Councilman Mahoney gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Proclamation
A. Proclamation for J. Washington #191, PHA F&AM (Mr. Lindquist)
Councilman McGlothin read the proclamation. The proclamation was given to members of J.
Washington #191, PHA F&AM.
6. Citizens to be Heard
This is the only time during the Council Meeting that a citizen can address the City Council. It
is an 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 be 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 citvsecretaryna cibolotx.gov or telephone 210-566-6111 before
5:00 pm the date of the meeting.
The following individuals spoke during this time:
Wesley Jeffords spoke about the Youth Council discussing the need for activities for teenagers
such as fishing tournaments to be considered for our parks. One email was read by the City
Secretary's Office on behalf of Atticus Ables concerning police being understaffed at the patrol
level. One email was read by Councilman Hicks on behalf of TG Benson regarding police being
understaffed, a possible conflict of interest with the contractor that executed the sign outside of
City Hall, and the process for choosing the City Attorney.
7. Public Hearing
A. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a change in zoning from Low Density
Single -Family Residential (SF -2) to Neighborhood Commercial (C-1) for certain real property
located at 248 West Borgfeld Road, legally described as ABS: 216 SUR: A S LEWIS 4.0500
AC. (Mr. Spencer)
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:46 p.m. Mr. Dan Cosner (the owner of the property)
spoke about the buffer provided by the drainage ditch between the property and the neighboring
community since nothing can be built into the drainage ditch. The Mayor closed the Public
Hearing at 6:50 p.m.
B. Conduct a Public Hearing regarding a request for a change in zoning from Low Density
Single -Family Residential (SF -2) to Community Retail/Service — Restrictive Alcohol Sales (C-
SR) for certain real property located south of the intersection of West Borgfeld and Dobie
Boulevard, legally described as CIBOLO KINGDOM HALL, LOT 2, ACRES 5.2050. (Mr.
Spencer)
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing at 6:55 p.m. The following people spoke in person in
favor of the change in zoning: Jim Sturge, Tammy Boyd, Alex Hartman, Leiah Wyckoff, Jennifer
Hackworth, Sarah Dietz, Sandra Callaghan, Linda McCoy, Theresa Hale, Leticia Cameron, Lori
Wilberham, Kaitlin Tanke, Lorenzo Martinez, Cheyenne, Jessica Gamez, Gregory Tavernier,
Christina Rosas, Jocelyn, Slosh Boyle, and Tiesha Hartman. The following people wrote emails
that were read by City Secretary's Office in favor of the change in zoning: Elvira Garcia, John
Morris, Rebecca Carney, Raven Santos, Angela Day, Kirsi Kupp, Kelsey Dean, Joseph Nath,
Andrea Burleson -Burgos, Samantha Harris, Jessica Byrd, Connie Ann Roussel, Meaghan Chupa,
Jessica Ayers, Paul Boomhower, Donald Rothkow, Nina Bookout, Meredith King, Claire
Boomhower, Jacqueline C Smart, and Stacey Garbelotti. The Mayor closed the Public Hearing
at 8:26 p.m.
8. Consent Agenda— Consent Items (General Items)
(All items listed below are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will
be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
Member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda.)
A. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending December 31, 2024.
B. Approval of the December 2024 Revenue & Expense Report pending final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 24/25 fiscal year..
C. Approval of the December 2024 Check Register.
D. Approval of the Final Plat of Cibolo Farms Unit 3.
E. Approval of the Final Plat of Grace Valley Ranch Unit 3 Street Extension.
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. Motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Roberts. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, R. Roberts, Mahoney,
Cunningham, Sanchez -Stephens, D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 6 to 1.
9. Staff Update
A. Administration.
Mr. Reed stated that he drafted an email going over the below items and that if Council had any
questions, they could give him a call.
a. Capital Improvement Program — Updates on Projects
Lower Seguin Road
Dean Road and Bolton Road
Green Valley Road — Low Water Crossing Improvement
Animal Services Facility
Public Safety Facility
Haeckerville Road and Town Creek Drainage
FY25 Street Rehabilitation Package 1
FY25 Street Rehabilitation Package 2
Town Creek Trail
Tolle Road
FM 1103 Phase 1 and Phase II
b. RFP's, RFQ's, RFB's, and ITB's
Old Town
Solid Waste Franchise
Legal Services
Water/Wastewater Rate Study
c. Strategic Management Workshop
B. Fire Department — report in packet
C. Municipal Court — report in packet
10. Resolution
A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution regarding the application of CenterPoint to increase
rates under the Gas Reliability Infrastructure Program; suspending the effective date of this
rate application for forty-five days; authorizing the City to continue to participate in a
coalition of cities now known as the "Alliance of CenterPoint Municipalities -South Texas".
(Ms. Miranda)
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Resolution suspending the increase. Motion
was seconded by Councilman McGlothin. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
11. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on the FY26 budget timeline, setting dates for budget workshops and
special meetings. (Ms. Miranda)
Councilwoman Cunningham would like general details ahead of the workshop as to what will be
on the agenda. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the following dates for the
workshops: June 17, July 15, July 31, and August 5. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Roberts. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Discussion/Presentation on the five (5) year Parks Improvement Plan. (Mr. Howard)
Mr. Howard gave a presentation on the Improvement Plan. Council gave direction to bring this
item back at the Strategic Management Workshop for discussion.
C. Discussion/Presentation of 5 -year CIP Update. (Mr. Gomez)
Mr. Gomez gave a presentation on the 5 -year CIP Update. Council gave direction to bring this
item back at the Strategic Management Workshop for discussion.
D. Discussion/Presentation regarding FY25 Special Events. (Ms. Gonzalez/Mr. Howard)
Item D was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
E. Discussion/Presentation of the 5 -Year Strategic Technology Master Plan. (Mr. Beekman)
Mr. Steven Graves with Sciens gave a presentation on the 5 -year Strategic Technology Master
Plan.
F. Discussion/Action regarding the Final Plat of Grace Valley Ranch Unit 3A. (Mr. Spencer)
No motion was made. Item failed due to no action.
G. Discussion/Action regarding the Land Study for the Neill Tract Subdivision. (Mr. Spencer)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to deny the Land Study based on conditions that
staff raised. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0.
H. Discussion/Action regarding the First Amendment to the Public Improvements Agreement
for Steele Creek Subdivision. (Mr. Vasquez/Mr. Spencer)
This item was pulled prior to the meeting.
I. Discussion/Action regarding an Amendment to the Land Study for Steele Creek Subdivision.
(Mr. Spencer)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to table this item. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Mahoney. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
J. Discussion/Action regarding the Final Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Red River
Ranch Unit 6. (Mr. Otto)
Councilwoman Roberts made the motion to approve item 11J. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, R. Roberts, Mahoney,
Cunningham, Sanchez -Stephens, and D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 6
to 1.
K. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Buffalo
Crossing II Knights Crossing. (Mr. Otto)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve item I IK. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Mahoney. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, R. Roberts, Mahoney, Cunningham,
Sanchez -Stephens, and D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 6 to 1.
L. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Buffalo
crossing 11 Unit 5. (Mr. Otto)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve item 11L. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Mahoney. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, R. Roberts, Mahoney, Cunningham,
Sanchez -Stephens, and D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 6 to 1.
M. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Buffalo
Crossing II Unit 6. (Mr. Otto)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to deny item 11M. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Roberts. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, Mahoney, Cunningham, Sanchez -
Stephens, D. Roberts, Hicks; Against: Councilman Roberts. Motion carried 6 to 1.
N. Discussion/Action of the Motor Vehicle Crimes Prevention Authority (MVCPA) Grant for
the FY25 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program authorizing approval of two (2) police
officers, one (1) Crime Analyst position and forty-one (41) Flock Safety Automated License
Reader (ALPR) Technology cameras to assist the department in its endeavor to reduce crime.
(Chief Andres)
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve item I IN. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Roberts. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
O. Discussion/Presentation on the Semi -Annual update of the Schertz Cibolo Universal City
Independent School District (SCUCISD) Interlocal Agreement for the Cibolo Police
Department, School Resource Officer (SRO) Program. (Chief Andres)
Item 0 was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
P. Discussion/Action on directing the City Manager to go out for a RFP for Legal Services.
(Councilman Roberts)
No action needed for this item.
Q. Discussion/Action on hiring a Legal Firm for all Cibolo Special Projects. (Councilwoman
Cunningham)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to move special projects to the newly appointed
legal firm. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried
7 to 0.
R. Discussion/Action to ratify the waiver of attorney/client privilege concerning the legal
opinions on the charter interpretation regarding the Mayor's right to vote and authorizing the
release of the Messer Fort and Hyde -Kelley memos. (Mr. Reed)
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion in accordance with the City of Cibolo's Code of
Ordinances Section 2-42(a)(1), I move to a) waive attorney/client privilege regarding the Messer
Fort law firm memo titled "Whether the Mayor may vote under the City Charter on the removal
of the City Attorney absent a tie vote of the City Council?" dated March 4, 2025; b) waive
attorney/client privilege regarding the Hyde -Kelley memos titled "Legal Opinion on the Voting
Rights of the Mayor for the Positions of City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney and
Municipal Judge as provided by the current City Charter," dated February 19, 2025, and
"Rebuttal Opinion to Messer Fort Opinion," dated March 4, 2025; and c) authorize the release of
the Messer Fort and Hyde -Kelley memos. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All;
Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
S. Discussion/Action regarding the interpretation of the City Charter as it relates to the Mayor's
authority to vote. (Councilman Hicks)
Item I IS was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
T. Discussion on the local CBD shops that sell THC/vape canisters and hemp product with
higher percentage of THC than allowable by State Law. (Councilman Hicks)
Item I IT was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
U. Discussion on the Personnel Policy Section 1.1.12 Telework. (Councilman Hicks)
Item I IU was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
V. Discussion on the ending time limit set for the City Council Meetings. (Councilwoman
Cunningham)
Item 11 V was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
W. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events, or meetings.
(Council)
Item 11 W was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
X. Discussion on items the City Council would like to see on future agendas. (Council)
Item 11 X was not discussed due to meeting time constraints.
Y. Discussion/Action on the review and confirmation of all upcoming special meetings and
workshops and scheduling the time, date and place of additional special meetings or
workshops. (Ms. Cimics)
Calendars included in Council packet. No further discussion.
12. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section
551.071, Consultation with Attorney, 551.087, Economic Development and 551.074 Personnel
Matters to discuss the following:
A. Project Freeze
B. Discussion/Action regarding possible violations of the City Charter, Mayor's Delegation of
Duties and Authority, including consideration of initiating a Forfeiture Hearing.
(Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens)
Council did not meet in Executive Session.
13. Open Session
The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, if
necessary, including the passage of a resolution, on items discussed in the Executive Session.
No Executive Session, therefore, no actions taken.
14. Adiournment — Councilman Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:33 p.m.
Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: Councilmembers McGlothin, R. Roberts,
Mahoney, Cunningham, Sanchez -Stephens, and D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Hicks. Motion
carried 6 to 1.
AND APPROVED THIS 22ND DAY OF APRIL 2025.
Mark Allen
Mayor
ATTEST
Peggy Cimics, TRMC
City Secretary
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