Min CC 02/21/1989 CITY OF CIBOLO
MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
OF
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1989 @ 7:P.M.
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1989 AT 7:00 P.M.
AT THE CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET,
CIBOLO, TEXAS. THE FOLLOWING WAS THE ORDER TO BUSINESS:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Bauder called the meeting to order at 7 :07 P.M.
eJ. 2. INVOCATION.
Bob Glisar presented the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL.
At roll call, members present : Tino Delgado, Billie
Little, Jeff Miller, Bob Glisar and Mayor Bauder. Tex
Farnsworth arrived during Item # 7. Staff present:
David Walker, Ann Smith, and Chief Tullgren.
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD.
Mr. Steve Liparato, 349 Sunrose Lane, thanked the
Council and staff for doing a good job. Mr. Liparato
ask for the City's assistance in obtaining trash
pick-up for a "Clean up on Dietz Road" . Mr. Liparato
will organize citizens to pick up trash along the
ditches. Mayor Bauder stated that we would later be
addressing a date for "Spring Clean Up " but that we
would contact Moore Disposal and try to arrange a
"special pick-up" . Mr. Liparato also ask if anything
could be done about skate boarders damaging curbs and
riding in the streets.
5. APPROVAL/DISAPPROVAL OF CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. MINUTES OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS, FEB. 7, 1989 @
6:45 P.M.
B. MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING ON FEBRUARY 7,
1989 @ 7:00 P.M.
Billie Little (Tino Delgado seconded) motioned to
approve, as presented. All approved. Motion carried.
6. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ON BID AWARD FOR DEMOLITION
OF ELEVATED WATER STORAGE TANK.
Bob Glisar (Tino Delgado seconded) motioned to open
for discussion. This item was tabled at the last
meeting. Two bids received from McCrea Water Tower
Maintenance & Repair for $10,000 and from M.L . Hunter
- 46- for $9, 200. The staff had checked into possible
alternatives since these amounts exceed gd what the
city had anticipated. The staff reported that at this
time, other methods of removal would cost in excess of
the competitive bid requirement. Bob Glisar (Jeff
Miller seconded) motioned to reject all bids and study
the issue further. All approved. Motion carried::.
MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING (Con'td)
February 21, 1989-
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9897 . DISCUSSION/REQUEST FROM CIBOLO VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRESIDENT ANDREW TOLLE,
REGARDING FIRE FIGHTING CAPABILITIES.
Andrew Tolle, President Cibolo V.F.D. , presented an
outline of topics that the C.V.F.D. wished to discuss
with the Council. The list of topics, along with
"Priority List for Cibolo" (compiled by the area fire
chiefs ' study) are attached to these minutes and will
read as a part of the official record.
Jeff Miller recommended the list be "Priorized" and
that the action of the City should first be to pass a
resolution supporting the fire department. Tex
Farnsworth expressed that the time was here to get
r behind the fire department and that the City had funds
allocated to assist in the construct, renovation of
existing facility, or purchase equipment. Although,
no funds are budgeted for city employed fire
personnel, the Council ask the staff to prepare
financial information on the cost incurred in adding
this additional staff member. Various other
discussion on the priorities were addressed by
visitors. The concensus of the council was to give
support, adopt a resolution and study the feasibility
of a paid fire employee. It was resoluted that the
recommendation in item #5 , "Priority List for Cibolo" ,
should be implemented. The recommendation is to have
a study committee. Mayor Bauder appointed Council
Member Bob Glisar and Steve Liparato, citizen to serve
on the committee. Mayor Bauder also recommended that
David Walker, City Administrator, should be a member
of this committee to act as a liasion between the
committee and city. The fire department board will
appoint one fireman, one citizen and the fire chief to
serve on said committee.
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8. REVIEW OF FINANCIAL REPORTS THRU JANUARY 31, 1989.
Budget review as of January 31 , 1989 shows the first
quarter revenues at $280, 612 (42 .5%) and expenditures
at $211, 332 (32% ) .
9. SET DATE FOR "SPRING CLEAN-UP" .
The consensus was to set the Cibolo "Spring Clean-Up"
for March 10-20, 1989. Moore Disposal will place
dumpsters in two locations during this period, at no
charge to the city.
10. THE CITY COUNCIL MAY GO INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION UNDER
THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6252.17 V.T.S.C. , SECTION
2(g) WHICH MAY INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL:
A. RESIGNATION OF PATROL OFFICER.
B. RECOMMENDATION TO HIRE A RESERVE OFFICER TO FILL
THE VACANCY OF FULL-TIME PATROL OFFICER.
C. BRIEFING ON EMPLOYEE"S STATUS IN WORKERS
COMPENSATION CASE.
The Council convened in closed session at 9: 15 P.M.
CIBOLO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
BOX 206
CIBOLO, TEXAS 78108
February 21, 1989
Our reason for being here this evening is to:
1. Discuss with the council and the public the
"List of Priorities for Cibolo".
2. To reaffirm the fact that the Cibolo Volunteer
Fire Department wants to continue with and enter
into an agreement between the Cibolo Volunteer Fire
Department and City of Cibolo.
3. To get assistance form City of Cibolo by hiring a day
time fire-fighter as per item 12 on Priority List. "^
4. To continue with the new fire station on Schneider
Drive.
5. Jointly push of a timely time table for all of
above.
1. Fire -Chief or a Chief Officer represents the FireDepartmentaL
all council meetings.
2. Have .council pass a resolution to acknowledge the existance of the
fire department and pledge their support.
3. Have Fire Chief submit a budget proposal to the City Manager:
a. Care and maintenance of the station house.
b. Care and maintenance of equipment.
c. Equipment and personnel insurance.
4. Establish a committee within the department to report to the
Chief on the needs of personnel and equipment and how to fund,
City and Volunteer's budget.
5. , Have Fire Chief establish a committee to evaluate the need for
a new fire departmdnt facility and answer questions as follows:
a. Committee members:
1. Fire Chief
2. Fireman
3. , Citizen-at-large
h Citizen-at-large
5. Councilperson
b. Questions to be asked:
1. Where
2. When
3. What size
4. How muoh money
5• When and how to be paid
6. Have Fire Chief select a group of Staff Officers and evaluate the
need for. new fire apparatus - the following questions should be asked:
a. What type -is needed?
b. How urgent is a new unit?
c. How much money is available?
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Have Fire Chief and his staff write a5-year plan and submit it to
` the City Manager.
8. Have Fire Chief or Chief Officer be present at all:
a. Zoning matters
b. Street planning
c. 'dater works planning
9. Have city hall insist that all new construction plans be
reviewed and signed off by the Fire Chief.
10. Have Fire Chief initiate a fire prevention and public
education program and initiate fire department ordinances.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cont'd)
February 21, 1989
11 . RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND TAKE NECESSARY ACTION_
Council reconvened at 9 :50 P.M. and took the following
action:
10-A. Tex Farnsworth (Jeff Miller) ' motioned to
accept, with regrets , the resignation of John Koch,
Patrol Officer. All Approved. Motion carried.
10-B. Tex Farnsworth (Bob Glisar) motioned to accept
the staff recommendation of hiring William David
Alford as Patrol Officer. All approved. Motion
carried.
12. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Tex Farnsworth ask if Randolph Metrocom agreement was
completed on reproduction of area map.
Tino Delgado ask about the availability of the city
opening the park concessions or leasing out the
facilities during the summer softball season.
Also, Mr. Delgado ask about the useage of the softball
fields and how we could utilize them more for
softball/little league practices .
13. COMMENTS BY MAYOR.
Mayor Bauder had no comments.
14. COMMENTS BY STAFF.
David Walker noted that the post office relocation is
progress.ing quickly w-ith the bids for, construction of
the building out and completion date near the end of
1989. Also, Mr. Walker briefed the group on the
Cibolo Creek-Dietz Road drainage meeting and a request
from Bracken Methodist Church' to obtain useage of the
land that the City' s well is located on in Bracken.
15. ADJOURNMENT.
Tex Farnsworth (Bob Glisar) motioned to adjourn. All
approved. Motion carried.
SAM BAUDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANN SMITH, CITY SECRETARY
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