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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
September 13, 2016
6:30 P.M.
Minutes
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue at 6:32pm.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Council Present: Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue, Councilwoman Schultes,
Councilman Garrett, Councilwoman Gebhardt, Councilman Russell and Councilman Weber; Absent:
Mayor Dunn. Councilwoman Schultes made the motion to excuse the absence of Mayor Dunn. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Weber. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. Staff Present:
City Manager Herrera, City Attorney Erkan, City Secretary Cimics, Finance Director Miranda, ED
Director Luft, IT McDaniel, Fire Chief Niemietz, Police Chief Cox, Planning/Engineering Director
Klein, Public Works Director Fousse, Assistant City Secretary Valdez and City Managers Assistant
Rogers.
3. Invocation—Councilman Russell gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard—
This is the only time during the Council Meeting that a citizen can address the City Council. It is the
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. City Council
may not debate any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time,
however, City Council may present any factual response to items brought up by citizens.
Dr. Keeler of Brush Trail Lane spoke of high water bills not only for him but several others that live in
his area. He stated that his water meter had been changed out and they found that the reading was read
incorrectly by reversing two numbers. Dr. Keeler stated people have a lack of trust with government
and city officials. The city should inform people that their meter is going to be replaced and give them
the opportunity to take a picture of the reading prior to it be removed. Ms. Rodriquez, Miss Freedom of
the Cibolo Scholarship Pageant spoke to council on raffle tickets they will be selling to win a necklace
as a fund raiser for their organization.
6. Public Hearing
A.The Cibolo City Council will conduct a Public Hearing to hear public testimony concerning the
voluntary annexation of the properties described below:
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1. All properties located in the City of Cibolo's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction(ETJ) located along the
west side of Haeckerville Road between Lower Seguin Road and Bolton Road and containing 37±
acres.
2. All properties located in the City of Cibolo's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) located along the
westbound IH-10 frontage and immediately east of Santa Clara Road containing 3± acres
This item was briefed by the Planning staff. Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue opened the Public Hearing at
6:54pm. No citizens wish to speak and the Public Hearing was closed at 6:54pm.
7. Council will interview candidates that have filed to fill the vacant seat of Council Member District 4.
Council interviewed all three candidate's that had submitted applications for this position. All members
of council their given the opportunity to ask questions of the applicants (Mr. Fulford, Mr. Gibbs and Mr.
Veal).
Prior to going into Executive Session to discuss item 7 Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue skipped to item 11.
8. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074 074
Personnel Matters to discuss:
A. Discuss and select individual to fill the Council member District 4 seat until the November 8, 2016 election.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:41pm.
9. Open Session
Reconvened into Regular Session and take/or give direction, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive
Session.
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 8:15pm. Councilman Weber made the motion to appoint Mr. Ted
Gibbs to the Council member District 4 seat until the November 8, 2016 election. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Schultes. Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue requested a roll call vote: Councilman Weber — yes,
Councilman Russell — yes, Councilwoman Gebhardt — Yes, Councilman Garrett — abstained, Councilwoman
Schultes—yes and Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue—yes. For: 5,Against: None;Abstained: 1.Motion carried 5 to 0 to 1.
10. Oath of Office to District 4 Council Member.—Oath of Office was given to Ted Gibbs by the City Secretary.
11. Presentations
A. Presentation of the Quarterly Award for April—June 2016 to Tonya Fullenwider.
Tonya Fullenwider received the Quarterly Award for April to June from the City Manager Mr.
Herrera. Tonya thanked everyone for their support during the last year and she was honored to have
been nominated and selected to receive the award. Judge Phillips also spoke and stated that court
would not run as smooth without Tonya's dedication and knowledge of her job.
B. Presentation of a Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue presentation a Proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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12. 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
so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered as
part of the order of business.)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on August 9, 2016.
B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Budget Workshop held on August 17, 2016.
C. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held ori August 17, 2016.
D. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Budget Workshop held on August 18, 2016.
E. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on August 23, 2016.
F. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on September 6, 2016.
G. Approval of the July 2016 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit
for the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year.
H. Approval of the July 2016 Revenue and Expense Report pending final acceptance of the City's
Financial audit for the 2015/2016 Fiscal Year.
Councilman Weber made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Gebhardt. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
13. Staff Updates/Discussion
A. Fire Department
B. Court Department
C. Planning &Engineering Department
D. Administration
New Assistant City Secretary Amanda Valdez introduced herself and told council a little about
herself. She stated she was happy to be in Cibolo and looked forward to this opportunity that she
has been given.
14. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on the removal, appointments and re-appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission,
Board of Adjustments Commission, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Charter Review Committee,
Master Plan Committee, Youth Council and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation, Animal Advisory
Board and all other Committees, Commissions and Boards.
No appointments made at this time.
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B. 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 calendars for September and October 2016.
15. Ordinances
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo, Texas amending the City of Cibolo's
Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article IV Boards and Commissions providing for the an Advisory
Committee in matters pertaining to recreational activities, and community events.
Councilman Weber made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo, Texas amending
the City of Cibolo's Code of Ordinances Chapter 2, Article IV Boards and Commissions providing
for the an Parks Community Advisory Committee in matters pertaining to recreational activities, and
community events. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo, Texas amending Ordinance Number
1053; providing City Council District designations for land annexed after passage of Ordinance
1053; adopting a Policy addressing City Council District designations for land annexed after passage
of this ordinance.
Councilman Weber made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo, Texas amending
Ordinance Number 1053; providing City Council District designations for land annexed after
passage of Ordinance 1053; adopting a Policy addressing City Council District designations for land
annexed after passage of this ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: All;
Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
C. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo adopting the budget for the fiscal year
2016-2017 beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017 and amending the budget for
the preceding fiscal year ending September 30, 2016.
Councilwoman Gebhardt made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo adopting
the budget for the fiscal year 2016-2017 beginning October 1, 2016 and ending September 30, 2017
and amending the budget for the preceding fiscal year ending September 30, 2016. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Weber. Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue called for a record vote. Councilwoman
Schultes—For, Councilman Garrett—For, Councilwoman Gebhardt—For, Councilman Gibbs—For,
Councilman Russell — For, Councilman Weber — For and Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue — For; Against:
None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
D. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo to ratify an increase of $428,311 in
property tax revenues from last year's operating budget as reflected in the 2016-2017 proposed
budget.
Councilwoman Gebhardt made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo to ratify an
increase of$428,311 in property tax revenues from last year's operating budget as reflected in the
2016-2017 proposed budget. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. Mayor Pro-Tem
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Hogue called for a record vote. Councilwoman Schultes — For, Councilman Garrett — For,
Councilwoman Gebhardt — For, Councilman Gibbs — For, Councilman Russell — For, Councilman
Weber—For and Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue—For; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
E. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo levying a tax rate for the tax year 2016.
Councilman Garrett made the motion to approve the ordinance that the property tax rate be increased
by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.4474, which is effectively a 1.52% increase in the tax rate.
Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gebhardt. Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue called for a record vote.
Councilman Weber — For, Councilman Russell — For, Councilman Gibbs — For, Councilwoman
Gebhardt — For, Councilman Garrett — For, Councilwoman Schultes — For and Mayor Pro-Tem
Hogue—For; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
F. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending the Utility Fee Schedule.
Councilman Weber made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending the
Utility Fee Schedule. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russell. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 7 to 0.
G. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending the drainage utility rate.
Council weber made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending the
drainage utility rate. Motion was seconded by Councilman Russell. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 7 to 0.
16. Adjournment — Councilman Weber made the motion to adjourn at 9:04pm. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Gebhardt. For: All; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 27th DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2016.
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