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Min CC 11/16/2015 of C/ mw @ rgo { ` F '4z+m TEXAS "City bf Choice" City Council Meeting CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S.MAIN November 16, 2015 6:30 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue at 6:42 pm. 2. Roll Call and Excused Absences—Council present: Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue, Council Members, Schultes, Garrett, Gephardt,Doty, Russell and Weber; Staff present: Mr. Herrera, Attorney Erkan, City Secretary Cimics, IT Badu, Fire Chief Niemietz,Public Works Fousse and Finance Miranda. 3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Russell. 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 a"Citizens to be Heard" Form 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. The following citizens signed up to speak: Both Margi Buell and Carol Buell spoke on the Ethics Ordinance and the disappointment on the decision that was made at the previous meeting. They felt it will cause individual not to volunteer for committees, commissions and boards in the future. 6. Ceremonial A. Farewell gift to Mayor Jackson—Mr. Herrera presented a farewell gift from council and city staff to Mayor Jackson. Mayor Jackson was also presented flowers by the City Secretary. B. Administering the oath of office to Mayor Allen Dunn, Councilman Garrett (District 2), Councilwoman Gebhardt (District 3) and Councilman Weber (District 7). — County Judge Kyle Kutscher gave the oath of office to incoming Mayor Dunn, Councilman Garrett (District 2), Councilwoman Gebhardt (District 3) and Councilman Weber(District 7). Picture opportunity was given for family members to take pictures. Council took approximately 30 minutes for cake and to thank Mayor Jackson for her service and wish the new council best wishes. Council reconvened into regular session at 7:35 pm. Mayor Dunn and Council took their seats at the dais. 7. 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 October 27,2015. 1 B. Approval of the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department Annual Contract. Councilman Doty made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett,Gebhardt,Doty,Hogue,Russell and Weber;Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 8. Staff Updates/Discussion A. Fire Department B. Court Department C. Planning/Community Development Services Department D. Administration Mr. Herrera briefed council on the upcoming Retreat that will take place in either January or February. He also informed council that we will be taking pictures on December 151h prior to the council meeting. 9. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action on the removal, appointments and re-appointments to Planning and Zoning Commission, Parks Commission, Streets and Drainage Commission, Board of Adjustments Commission, Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Charter Review Committee, Master Plan Committee, Youth Council and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation,and all other Committees,Commissions and Boards. Councilman Hogue made the motion to re-appoint Mr. Ed Weinstein to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt,Doty,Hogue,Russell and Weber; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. B. Discussion/Action on the election of a Mayor Pro-Tem. Councilman Weber made the motion to nominate Councilman Hogue for Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Gebhardt. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Weber;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. C. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Saratoga Subdivision Unit 2. Councilman Doty made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Saratoga Subdivision Unit 2. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hogue. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Weber;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. D. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Plat of Saratoga Subdivision Unit 7. Councilman Doty made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plat of Saratoga Subdivision Unit 7. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Weber;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. E. Discussion on the Ethics Ordinance and setting a date for a Workshop in January to review and make possible changes to the ordinance. Council discussed this item and decided to have the first Ethics Workshop on December 15, 2015 from 3 pm to 5 pm. 2 F. 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 reviewed the calendars for November and December 2015. 10. Resolution A. Discussion/Approval of a Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election, and other matters in connection therewith. Councilman Hogue. made the motion to approve the Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election,and other matters in connection therewith. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Weber;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. B. Discussion/Approval of a Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of an Initiative Election. Councilman Garrett made the motion to approve a Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of an Initiative Election. Motion was seconded by Councilman Weber. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt,Doty,Russell,Hogue and Weber;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. C. Discussion/Approval of a Resolution of votes cast to elect Directors for the Guadalupe Appraisal District for the 2016-2017 term. Councilman Hogue made the motion that the City Of Ciliolo divide their votes and give Mr. Dunn 38 votes and all other candidates 37 for a total of 186 votes. Motion was seconded by Councilman Doty. For: r Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gebhardt, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Weber; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 11. City Council requests, regarding_specific items to be scheduled for future agendas Council requested an update on the Cibolo Bonds. Councilwoman Schultes would like an update on the sale tax on new businesses in the city. 12. Adjourmnent Councilman Garrett made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 pin. Motion was seconded by Councilman Weber.For:All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. PASSED APPROVED THIS 23RD DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015. t Allen Dunn Mayor ATTEST 1p y Peggy Cimics,TRMC City Secretary 3