Min CC 02/02/1988 MINUTES OF REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
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FEBRUARY 2, 1988
THE CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL CONVENED IN P, REGULAR MEETING ON
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1988 @ 7 :00 P.M. AT THE CIBOLO CITY HALL , 109
SOUTH MAIN STREET IN CIBOLO, TEXAS. THE AGENDA WAS AS FOLLOWS :
1. CALL TO ORDER.
Mayor Sam Bauder called the meeting to order at 7 :00
P.M.
2. INVOCATION.
Mr. T.J . Harris gave the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL.
All members were present.
4. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (Limit 3 Minutes)
Tex Farnsworth, citizen, reminded the Council and
audience of the contributes made to the community by the
S.A.F .E.S. organization. Mr. Farnsworth announced that
he had tickets for a S'.A.F.E.S. benefit to be held on
February 28th at the VFW Post.
Mr. Greenwood, past director of the Guadalupe County
Appraisal District , requested to address the council
concerning the resolution on item #10. Mr. Greenwood
explained how the appraisal district acquired the land
and building where they are located .
5. CONSENSUS ITEMS:
A. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING, JAN. 19, 1988.
Charles Jupe (T.J. Harris seconded) motioned to approve
consensus items, with the addition of Mr. Jupe ' s name as
present on item # 3. All approved. Motion carried.
6. PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE TO WILLIAMS LITTLE, PAST CITY
FIRE MARSHALL.
Mayor Bauder preented the plaque to Mr. Little and
thanked him for his serve to the city.
7. PRESENTATION BY DAVID DAVENPORT, GREEN VALLEY WATER
SUPPLY, ON INTENT TO RAISE WATER RATES.
David Davenport, Green Valley Water Supply, presented
information and notice of a rate increase passed by the
Green Valley Water Supply Board of Directors. The
increase to the city was from $ .83 per/thousand to $
.91 per/thousand.
In Mr. Davenports letter of January 19, 1988, he stated
that the increase would take effect for the March, 1988
consumption. Mr. Davenport claimed operating expenses
and depleting of reserve funds as the rationale for the
increase.
After much discussion, the council agreed that this was
the first increase since the origin of the contract .
The increase would average out to 3.50% annual increase.
Mayor Bauder ask that Green Valley allow sixty days from
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• date of notice before any increase take effect. Mr.
Davenport agreed to work with the Council . It was
discussed that the council would consider passing the
increase on to the citizens at the next council meeting .
8. DISCUSSION ON UPGRADING APPEARANCE ON MAIN STREET. Billie
Little
A citizen, Mr. Charlie Harris , ask to address the
council at this time. Mr. Harris stated that he had
lived here several years and that Main Street looked
like a "ghost town" and that buildings were continuing
to deter=iorate. He ask that ' the council use whatever
powers that be to achieve a better looking downtown.
Mrs. Little thanked Mr. Harris for his concern. Mrs.
Little stated that several citizens had approached her
concerning this matter. Concerns were not only
appearance but health and safety dangers.
Council ask that the City Administrator and Mayor speak
00 with building owners and plan a workshop in the near
future to discuss the problem and to discuss-' possible
inprovements.
9. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE AUTHORIZATION FOR TARING BIDS FOR A WATER
MAIN FROM TANK TO THISTLE CREEK SUBDIVISION.
Charles Jupe (Tino Delgado seconded) motioned to
authorize the City Staff to begin bid specifications for
the construction of a water main from the tank to
Thistle Creek Subdivision. Voting "Aye" : Charles Jupe,
Tino Delgado, T.J. Harris., and Tex Farnsworth. Voting
"no" : Billie Little. Motion carried (4-1 vote) .
10. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE RESOLUTION SUPPORTING GUADALUPE COUNTY
APPRAISAL DISTRICT REQUEST FOR APPROVAL ALLOWING ACQUISITION
OF REAL PROPERTY AND CONSTRUCTION OF IMPROVEMENTS.
Tex Farnsworth (Billie Little seconded) motioned to
approve the resolution, as read. All approved. Motion
carried.
11. DISCUSSION ON AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
David Walker, City Administration, briefed the Council
on the past joint meetings -of the fire department and the
Council Committee. Mr. Walker presented,-a' draft of the
proposed agreement for the Council to review. Mr. Jupe
felt that the agreement should be two separate
documents, one for the construction period of the fire
house and one for future requirements.
Mr. Walker stated that the C.V.F.D. was presenting the
proposed agreement to their officials and the two would
get back together with the comments.
12. APPROVE/DISAPPROVE REQUEST FROM THE SCUC ISD TO USE CITY HALL
FOR POLLING PLACE.
Tex Farnsworth (Charles Jupe seconded) motioned to allow
the school district to share the City Hall as a polling
place for the May 7th, 1988 election. All Approved.
Motion carried.
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13. ACCEPT RESIGNATION FROM MEMBER OF THE PLANNING & ZONING
COMMITTEE.
Tex Farnsworth (T.J. Harris seconded) motioned to accept the
resignation of Mr. E.C. Wiederstein from the P & Z Committee.
Mr. Wiederstein had served three years. All approved.
Motion carried.
14. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS.
Tex Farnsworth commended S.A.F.E.S. again for their work.
Also, ask questions about the computerized water bill
concerning the penalty being shown on the billing card.
Billie Little also commended S.A.F.E.S. and she wanted to
express appreciation to the police department for responding
to a neighbor calling for an ambulance. A reserve officer
responded and assisted S.A.F.E.S . Also, Mrs. Little thanked
Mr. Walker for researching the information for item # 8.
Mr. Harris stated that he wanted to recognize the volunteer
fire department members present and also commend the fire
department for the fine job they do.
15. COMMENTS BY STAFF.
David Walker announced to the Council that we have received
notice that the ACCOG Grant Hearing has been scheduled for
March 2 , 1988 @ 1 :00 P .M.
16. COMMENTS BY MAYOR.
Mayor Bauder also stated appreciation to S.A.F.E.S . The
mayor reminded the Council that the Highway Public Hearing on
widing F.M. 3009 will be held on Wednesday evening at 7 :00
P.M. at the Schertz Community Center.
17. ADJOURNMENT.
Tex Farnsworth (Charles Jupe seconded) motioned to adjourn.
MAYOR SAM BAUDER
ATTEST:
ANN SMITH, CITY SECRETAR-:Y-- ,_