Min CC 11/16/2015 - Special v
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TEXAS
"city Of Choice-
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S.MAIN
November 16,2015
5:00 P.M.
AEMTES
1. Call to Order--Meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro-Tem-Hogue at 5:10 pm
2. Roll Call—Council Present:Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue,Councilwoman Schultes,Councilman Garrett, Councilwoman
Gebhardt,Councilman Doty,Councilman Russell and Councilman Weber;Staff Present:City Manager Herrera,City
Attorney Erkan,and City Secretary Cimics.
3. Discuss and consider possible action on the Ethics Complaint filed by Stephanie Caplan against Robin Williams.
Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue stated that he had talked with the City Attorney prior to the start of the meeting and with the advice
he was given asked Councilman Weber to recuse himself from the proceedings as he was one of the administrators of the
Facebook thread mentioned in the complaint. Mr. Weber stepped down from the dais at this time.
Ms.Caplan was given the opportunity to come forward and address the council on her complaint.Ms.Caplan's witnesses
came forward and presented any evidence they felt council need to know on this complaint. Council was able to ask
questions to both Ms.Caplan and her witnesses. At 5:31 pm Mayor Pro-Tem Hogue called an Executive Session under the
Texas Local Govermnent Code,Subchapter D. Section 551.071 to consult with the City Attorney. Council reconvened
into regular session at 5:46 pm and continued with the questioning. Ms.Williams was called forward and presented
her case to the council. Ms. Williams had several witnesses also come forward on her behalf. Council continued
to ask questions to both parties. Councilman Doty made a motion that an Ethics violation did take place and caution
Ms.Williams when using email and social media in the future. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. A
roll call vote was taken: Councilwoman Schultes—Yes,Councilman Garrett—Yes,Councilwoman Gebhardt—Yes,
Councilman Doty—Yes,Councilman Russell—No, Councilman Hogue—Yes. Motion carried 5 to 1.
4. Adjournment: Councilman Garrett made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:19 pm. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Doty..For:All;Against:None.Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23'DAY OF NOVEMBER 2015.
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Allen Dunn
Mayor
ATTEST 1
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
Citv Secretary