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Min CC 08/12/2025CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S. Main Cibolo, Texas 78108 August 12, 2025 6:30 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 — Member Present: Mayor Allen, Councilman R. Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, Councilwoman D. Roberts, 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 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 citvsecretary(a)cibolotx.gov or telephone 210-566-6111 before 5:00 pm the date of the meeting. The following individuals spoke during this item. Ms. Harrison spoke on Deer Creek Blvd. She stated that the contractor for this road has not been working to get the project done. School is starting this week. Ms. Harrison also stated that she did not think the City Council reviewed the Waste Connections contract before they signed it. She also stated that she felt that the last four years the city has gone downhill. Ms. Meehan with the Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy Center briefed on an event that is scheduled for September 20th at the Schertz Civic Center starting at 6pm. Ms. Meehan 0 7. also stated that there will be a Volunteer Orientation Luncheon on Friday, August 22"d in Seguin. Ms. Titterington from the Chamber briefed on ribbon cuttings in Cibolo. The Chamber luncheon for September will be the State of the School District. September 26/27 will be the Skylight Balloon Fest. October the Chamber will host a. Meet the Candidate Night at the Cibolo Community Center. Ms. Crabb spoke on the public hearing and the ordinance on the agenda item 11F. She was hoping that the council would not change there mine and vote for the change to the UDC. Ms. McDaniel spoke on the Fun Run that the Parks Commission has been working on. The event will be September 27d' at Steele High School. They still have volunteer opportunities if anyone is interested. Presentation A. Presentation of a Five (5) Year Service Award to Diana Guzman (Finance Department) Ms. Hugghins presented Ms. Guzman her Five Year Service Award. Pictures were taken of family and individuals she works with. B. Presentation of Strategic Partnership Grants. The following Council Strategic Partnership Grants were awarded. Mayor Allen and Mr. Hugghins presented the award to those that were present Angel Helper Ministry $841 Big Brothers Big Sisters $627 Buffalo Knights Futbol Club $484 CASA of Central Texas $1,056 Guadalupe Co. Children Advocacy Center $3,484 Miss Cibolo Pageant $2,127 Northeast Lakeview College $1,056 SJRC Belong Youth Initiative $556 Rotary Club of Randolph Metrocom $1,770 Public Hearing A. Public Hearing to hear testimony regarding the voluntary annexation request of Jessica Silveyra and Hector Silvera, of a 1.3108 acre tract, Lot 1, Block 1, Shops at Cibolo Creek, ABS 110 SUR S Dominguez, 240 Brite Road. Mayor Allen open the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. No one wish to speak on this item and Mayor Allen closed the public hearing at 6:58 p.m. B. Public Hearing to hear testimony regarding amending the 2024 Unified Development Code, Article 13, Use Tables; and Article 20.1.9 Platting Not Required; and Article 20.3.17 Development Plats; and Section 14.1 Lot Design. Mayor Allen open the public hearing at 7:06 p.m. Ms. Latimer spoke on this item. She was not in favor of changing the UDC. Ms. Latimer said that Ms. Crabb should be allowed to do what they want to do with their land, but it should be done by a conditional use permit (CUP). If the CUP was approved the fees should be waived for this property. No one else spoke on this item and Mayor Allen closed the public hearing at 7:16 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 minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on July 22, 2025. B. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on July 31, 2025. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. 9. Staff Update A. Administration. a. Capital Improvement Program — Updates on Projects Lower Seguin Road — No new update Dean Road and Bolton Road Green Valley Road — Low Water Crossing Imorovement Haeckerville Road and Town Creek Drainage —No update FY25 Street Rehabilitation Package 1 FY25 Street Rehabilitation Package 2 Silver Wing Start 8 Aug Town Creek Start 8 Sep Town Creek Trail Fire Bird Lane early November Tolle Road FM 1103 Phase I and Phase II — No update b. RFP's, RFQ's, RFB's, and ITB's—No update c. Solid Waste Transition Update — Still working on picking up Republic cans. Taking care of the calls as they come in or forwarded by the Utility Department. Did miss a few areas but did make sure that we went back to pick up. d. Cibolo Summer Nights — Approximately 800 individuals were in attendance. e. Cibolo Community Center — Construction on going. Sept. 21 is completion date. B. Fire Department Incident Summary for June — In Council packet. 10. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action and approval of the proposed Charter Amendments recommended by the Charter Review Commission. Council started reviewing each proposition one by one and either approving or disapproving. Proposition A: Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Proposition B: Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Council Hicks. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Proposition C: Councilwoman D. Roberts made the motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilman R. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Proposition D: Ms. Cimics stated that the Mayors' increase would be from $150 per month to $275.00 per regular meeting attended. The City Council increase would be from $100 per month to $250 per regular meeting attended. This has already been corrected on the Order of Election and the Ordinance. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve as per the correction given by the City Secretary. The motion was seconded by Councilman R. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Proposition E: Councilman R. Roberts made the motion to approve. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens ask the mayor if a motion could be made to just approve the remaining propositions in one vote instead of going to each one. Mayor Allen informed Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens to make a motion. Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens made the motion to approve Proposition F to V. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0 B. Discussion on the Waste Connections transition. Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens brought this item up as she received numerous calls/emails on problems with not collecting the trash, only picking up certain items, not taking the trash if the lid could not close, etc. Many of the councilmembers also has a calls and emails for some of the same problems. Their have been several streets not even picked up or just one side of the street' picked up. Waste Connections representatives were still at the meeting and were able to explain what they have been doing to resolve many of the issues. They were also able to explain what a disabled person needs to do for Waste Connections to be able to take care of their trash. C. Discussion/Action on FY26 Holiday Schedule. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the FY26 Holiday Schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against: None. Councilwoman D. Roberts abstained from the vote. The motion carried 5 to 0. D. Discussion/Action regarding an Economic Development Services Agreement between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation for FY26. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Economic Development Services Agreement between the City of Cibolo and the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation for FY26. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. E. Discussion/Action to allow the Granville C. Coggs Lodge #668 to utilize the Cibolo Community Center for their children's toy distribution event at no charge on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Councilman Mahoney made the motion to allow the Granville C. Coggs Lodge #668 to utilize the Cibolo Community Center for their children's toy distribution event at no charge on Saturday, December 6, 2025 with a sign contract. The motion was seconded by Councilman R. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. . F. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Saddle Creek Unit 9A. This item was pulled by the applicant G. Discussion/Action to set the maximum tax rate and set the date for the public hearing on the tax rate and subsequent adoption of the proposed 2025 (FY 2026) property tax rate. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to set the maximum tax rate at $0.5226 and set the date of September 18 for the public hearing on the tax rate and subsequent adoption of the proposed 2025 (FY 2026) properly tax rate. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. For: Councilman R. Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham, and Councilwoman D. Roberts; Against: Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens and Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 4 to 2. H. Discussion/Action and direction on the FY 26 Proposed Fee Schedule. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve the FY 26 Proposed Fee Schedule. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. I. Discussion/Action to set the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget. Councilman Hicks made the motion to set the date of September 18° for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. J. Presentation/Discussion regarding the City Manager's Proposed FY26 Budget. Mr. Reed and Ms. Miranda went over the Proposed FY26 Budget with the Mayor and City Council. Presentation went over the following items: Budget Schedule, Workshops Follow-up, All Funds Overview, Tax Rate Discussion, General Fund Update, Debt Service Fund, All Other Operating Funds, Special Revenue Funds and Council Feedback. The Council had the opportunity to ask questions during the presentation. K. Discussion/Action on approving the Order of a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting on Charter Amendments, Propositions A thru V. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Order of a Special Election to be held on November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting on Charter Amendments, Propositions A thru V. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6to0. L. Discussion/Action on approving the Order of the General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting for Mayor, Council Place 2, Council Place 3, and Council At Large Place 7. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Order of the General Election scheduled for November 4, 2025, for the purpose of voting for Mayor, Council Place 2, Council Place 3, and Council At Large Place 7. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. M. Discussion on email received on the return of items to a City employee that was terminated. The item was moved to Executive Session as 13F. N. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events, or meetings. Councilman Hicks attended the AAMPO Meeting. Councilwoman D. Roberts attended an event at Randolph Air Force Base, the CRWA Meeting, and the Parks Commission Meeting. Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens attended Coffee with the Cops, the BTS Bash, and the CASA' Anniversary. Councilwoman Cunningham attended the Tree Dedication for Sue Boissonneault. O. Discussion on items the City Council would like to see on future agendas. Council will forward any request to the City Secretary before the cut-off date of August 18th at 8:30am. P. 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. Council went over the calendar for August and September 2025. 11. Ordinances A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo providing Order and Notice of a Special Election for adoption or rejection of proposed amendments to the existing Cibolo City Charter. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo providing Order and Notice of a Special Election for adoption or rejection of proposed amendments to the existing Cibolo City Charter. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo ordering a General Election for the purpose of the Election of Mayor, and Council Members to Place 2, 3, and At Large Place 7. Councilman R. Roberts made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo ordering a General Election for the purpose of the Election of Mayor, and Council Members to Place 2, 3, and At Large Place 7. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to amend the 2024 City of Cibolo Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 19, General Subdivision Standards, Section 19.9, Drainage and Flood Hazards, Subsection C, General Provisions; and Article 20, Subdivision Regulations, Section 20.1.9, Platting Not Required; and Article 10, Parking and Loading Spaces, Section 10.2.1, Off - Street Parking, and Section 10.6.5, Surfacing and Maintenance. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the 2024 City of Cibolo Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 19, General Subdivision Standards, Section 19.9, Drainage and Flood Hazards, Subsection C, General Provisions; and Article 20, Subdivision Regulations, Section 20.1.9, Platting Not Required; and Article 10, Parking and Loading Spaces, Section 10.2.1, Off -Street Parking, and Section 10.6.5, Surfacing and Maintenance. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: Councilman R. Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, and Councilwoman D. Roberts; Against: None. Abstain: Councilman Hicks. The motion carried 5 to 0 to 1. D. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to amend the 2024 City of Cibolo Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 14, Lot Design Standard, Light Industrial Building Height Standards. Councilman Mahoney made the motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the 2024 City of Cibolo Unified Development Code (UDC), Article 14, Lot Design Standard, Light Industrial Building Height Standards. The motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Councilman R. Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman D. Roberts, and Councilman Hicks; Against: Councilwoman Cunningham and Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. The motion carried 4 to 2. E. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to voluntarily annex a 2.011 -acre tract of land, located northeast intersection of IH 10 and Santa Clara Road, described as Guadalupe Torres Survey, A- 313, Guadalupe County. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve an Ordinance to voluntarily annex a 2.011 -acre tract of land, located northeast intersection of IH 10 and Santa Clara Road, described as Guadalupe Torres Survey, A-313, Guadalupe County. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. F. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to amend the 2024 Unified Development Code, Article 13, Use Tables; and Article 20.1.9 Platting Not Required; and Article 20.3.17 Development Plats; and Section 14.1 Lot Design. Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve an Ordinance to amend the 2024 Unified Development Code, Article 13, Use Tables; and Article 20.1.9 Platting Not Required; and Article 20.3.17 Development Plats; and Section 14.1 Lot Design. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman D. Roberts. For: Councilman R. Roberts, Councilwoman Cunningham and Councilwoman D. Roberts; Against: Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens and Councilman Hicks. Having a tie vote the Mayor was able to vote. Mayor Allen vote for the approval. Motion carried 4 to 3. G. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance amending Ordinance 1493, Exhibit A and Exhibit B, to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Cibolo, Texas, and Waste Connections of Texas, LLC, dba Vaquero, Regarding Base Rates, City Facilities Service at No Charge, Terms of Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials in the City of Cibolo, Texas. Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve an Ordinance amending Ordinance 1493, Exhibit A and Exhibit B, to the Franchise Agreement between the City of Cibolo, Texas, and Waste Connections of Texas, LLC, dba Vaquero, Regarding Base Rates, City Facilities Service at No Charge, Terms of Collection, Transportation, and Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials in the City of Cibolo, Texas. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: Councilman R. Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Sanchez - Stephens, Councilwoman D. Roberts, and Councilman Hicks; Against: None. Councilwoman Cunningham had set out of the meeting and did not vote. The motion carried 5 to 0. 12. Resolutions A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution authorizing the use of public resources in support of the 5`h Annual Cibolo Crossing Stampede and Chanty BBQ Cook -off. rA Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve a Resolution authorizing the use of public resources in support of the 5s' Annual Cibolo Crossing Stampede and Charity BBQ Cook -off. The motion was seconded by Councilman R. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. 13. Executive Session The City Council will meet in Executive Session as Authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney to discuss the following: A. Tolle Road Update (Mr. Gomez) B. Project Vintage Store (Mr. Hardin/Mr. Vasquez) C. Annexation Negotiations (Mr. Reed/City Attorney) D. City Manager/City Secretary appointment, employment, evaluation and duties. (CM/CS) E. Discuss and evaluate City Attorney Interviews. (Ms. Cimics/City Council) Council went into Executive Session at 10:19 p.m. to discuss the above items and item I OM. 14. 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. Council reconvened into Regular Session at 12:23 am. Councilman Hicks made the motion for the Mayor to sign the letter pertaining to Ms. Cimics retirement that Council requested the City Attorney to write covering the items discussed in Executive Session on July 22'. The City Council also accepts Ms. Cimics' retirement date of February 27, 2026 as her last day of work for the City of Cibolo. The motion was seconded by Councilman R. Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. Mayor Allen went back to cover item ION, 100, and l OP. 15. Adiournment — Councilman R. Roberts made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 12:40 a.m. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 6 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 26TH DAY OF AUGUST 2025. Mark Allen Mayor ATTEST Peggy Cimids, TRMC City Secretary