Min CC 08/02/1988 CITY OF CIBOLO
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AUGUST 2, 1988
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN A REGULARLY SCHEDULED
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 2, 1988 AT 7 :00 P.M. , AT
THE CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING, 109 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CIBOLO,
TEXAS. THE FOLLOWI-NG AGENDA WAS FOLLOWED:
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Sam Bauder called the meeting to order at 7 :00 P.M.
2. INVOCATION.
Councilmember Bob Glisar gave the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL.
. All members present.
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (Limit 3 Minutes Each)
Ms. Eileen Harris, 103 Bramblewood, Cibolo, addressed the
Council with concerns referencing the city applying for
"grants" to improve and construct added recreation areas
(playgrounds, public swimming pools, etc) for the citizens.
Mayor Bauder and David Walker explained that the city park
was obtained through a matching grant and that the city had
been applying for grants for the past two years to do
water/sewer improvements but due to the rating for
low/moderate income families that we had not been successful.
The mayor assured Ms. Harris if any grant applications become
available that we would most definitely apply.
Miguel Troncoso presented each council member a copy of the
petition that he presented at the last city council meeting,
referencing a study of the volunteer fire department and a
letter from a consulting firm, with a proposal, on the cost
of such study.
5. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY
19, 1988.
Billie Little (lino Delgado seconded) motioned to approve, as
read. All approved. Motion carried.
6. REQUEST FROM MR. GARY PALMER TO ADDRESS COUNCIL REFERENCING
THE SAFETY OF THE RAILROAD CROSSING ON MAIN STREET.
Mr. Gary Palmer addressed the Council referencing his
concerns of the safety of the railroad crossing on Main
Street. Mr. Palmer ' s concerns were due to the recent
�1 accident at ' this crossing involving a Southern Pacific
train and a vehicle driven by Mr. Palmer' s brother (now
deceased) . Mr. Palmer requested several considerations:
stop signs at the crossing, trimming of trees along the
parallel of the tract, and/or automatic crossing gates. The
Mayor stated that the State Highway Department and the
railroad had been contacted to see what could be done also
that a "traffic counter" had been installed in that area just
today. The Mayor assured Mr. Palmer that we would work on
this matter as quickly as possible.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cont'd)
August 2, 1988 @ 7:00 P.M.
7. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE -RECOMMENDATION FROM P & Z COMMITTEE ON
RE-PLAT OF A FIVE ACRE TRACT WITHIN THE CITY'S E.T.J. ,
REQUESTED BY FRANCIS WILMORE.
Tino Delgado (Bob Glisar seconded) motioned to approve the
recommendation from the P & Z Committee, presented by Clyde
Rutherford, chairman, to approve the plat with the exception
that a right-of-way be granted to allow for the proper degree
of arc in the turn in the street, allowing for widing of the
road. All approved. Motion carried.
8. APPROVE/DISAPPPROVE RECOMMENDATION FROM P & Z COMMITTEE ON
RE-ZONING REQUEST (G.G.S. PROPERTIES) OF A 85.595 ACRE,
PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CIBOLO VALLEY FROM SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL TO MOBILE HOME.
Tex Farnsworth (Billie Little seconded) motioned to accept
the recommendation of the P & Z Committee, presented by Clyde
Rutherford, chairman, to disapprove the ,request to re-zone
that above mentioned property. All approved. Motion, to
disapprove, carried.
9. DISCUSSION/POSSIBLE ACTION ON AMENDING ORDINANCE # 380,
SECTION SEVEN, CONCERNING THE WARRANT FEE SERVICE POLICY.
Billie Little (Tex Farnsworth seconded) motioned to approve
amending Section 7 of Ordinance # 380, to read that the Chief
of Police will be the Chief Warrant Officer of the City and
will be responsible for training other commissioned officers
to serve criminal process. All approved. Motion carried.
10. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE REQUEST TO WAIVE PARK USEAGE FEE FOR BOY
SCOUTS OF AMERICA TRAINING TEAM.
Tex Farnsworth (Tino Delgado seconded) motioned to '- approve
the waiver. All approved. Motion carried.
11. REPORT TO COUNCIL ON THE FIRE DEPARTMENT AGREEMENT & OTHER
FIRE DEPARTMENT MATTERS FROM THE APPOINTED. COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
Tino Delgado reported that the committee had met several
times to draft the agreement between the Volunteer Fire Dept.
and City of Cibolo. At present, the draft of the agreement,
is being reviewed by Texas Municipal League legal department
and the City Attorney. The agreement mainly addresses the
construction, of the new fire station, lease .period, and ,
financing. The council representatives on the committee
requested a workshop on the matter. Until the opinion from
TML returns and contact has been made with the Volunteer Fire
Dept. Committee Members, no date for a workshop was set.
12. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE AUTHORIZATION TO THE CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO
` BID ON USED VEHICLES FROM CITY OF KIRBY.
Jeff Miller (Tex Farnsworth seconded) motioned to authorize
the city adminstrator to submit a reasonable bid on a 186
Chevrolet and to amend the budget accordingly. All approved.
Motion• carried.
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MINUTES OF REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING (Cont'd)
August 2, 1988 @ 7:00 P.M.
13. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Tex Farnsworth ask if there is still a leak at 1103 and Main
Street. Due to the rains, the hole is filled with water.
Mr. Farnsworth recommended that the city purchase some
battery flashers for barracades. Also, he wanted to inform
the council and staff that the buttons in front of Darnell
Estates will not be removed until the Loop 539 project
begins.
Tino Delgado briefed the council on a luncheon meeting
attended by Mr. Walker, Henry Gutierrez and himself regarding,
solid waste re-cycling. Mr. Delgado ask about speed limit
sign for Scotchrose St. to slow the traffic down.
Billie Little wanted to thank Mr. Walker for alerting her
early in the morning about the main break on FM 1103.
Bob Glisar ask if the test on the Rockwell Master Meter had
been completed. Mr. Walker stated that he had received a
letter stating that the meter was registering properly.
Jeff Miller ask about the capabilities of Green Valley
monitoring for breaks in the system and the timely manner
that they can notify us.
14. COMMENTS BY STAFF.
Mr. Walker informed the Council that the condemnation
hearings were completed and that one was settled in court and
one was settled out of court. Also, Mr. Walker reported that
Mr. Mullins would be ready for bids to go out on the_ water
looping bid. Mr. Walker gave details of the main break on FM
1103 and Main Street. Also, Mr. Walker stated that the
overhead lights on the maintenance truck had been switched to
Unit #280 and that a small yellow light had been purchased
for the maintenance truck.
15. COMMENTS BY MAYOR.
Mayor Bauder had no comments.
16. ADJOURNMENT.
Billie Little (Tino Delgado seconded) motioned to adjourn.
All approved. Motion carried.
SAM BAUDER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ANN SMITH, CITY SECRETARY
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