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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
November 13, 2014
6:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Council Present: Mayor Jackson, Councilman Pedde, Councilman Garrett, Councilman Castro,
Councilman Doty, Councilman Carlton, Councilman Hogue and Councilman Dunn; Staff Present: City Manager
Herrera, City Attorney Banks, City Secretary Cimics, Assistant City Secretary Edmondson, ED Director Luft,
Finance Director Miranda; City Planner Gonzalez,Fire Chief Niemietz and Police Chief Cox.
3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Castro.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.074 Personnel
Matters to deliberate the following:
A. Evaluation of the City Secretary
Council went into Executive Session at 6:02 p.m.
6. Open Session
Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/or give direction, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive
Session
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 6:50 p.m. Councilman Carlton made the motion to raise the City
Secretary's salary 2.5%. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn. For: All;Against: None. Motion carried 7
to 0.
7. Citizens to be Heard
This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. 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 individuals signed up to speak: Joel Hicks spoke on not having enough fields in Cibolo for the
children to play soccer, baseball and football. Mr. Hicks stated that at one time the field behind the old school
house was going to be used as a field for practice. That field needs dirt to fill the holes as it is unsafe for play in
its present condition. Melvin Hicks congratulated the new council members and thanked Mr. Pedde and Mr.
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Carlton for serving the City of Cibolo. Maggie Titterington of Schertz Chamber updated everyone on upcoming
events for the Chamber. Marji Buell thanked Mr. Pedde and Mr. Carlton stating that they always have put the
City first and they will be missed. Marji Buell also spoke to the new council members and welcomes them. She
also stated that the council will be selecting a Mayor Pro-Tem this evening and that they need to make sure they
select someone that can fill in for the Mayor and also be a good representative for the City. Dick Hetzel thanked .
both Mr. Pedde and Mr. Carlton for their service to the City and the support from the council on the bond
propositions. Jim Russell thanked the City Secretary for working so hard for the City. Jennifer Schultes
informed every one of the FAA barbecue and silent auction at Niemietz Park on Saturday from 11 to 3.
8. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop held on October 28,2014.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on October 28, 2014.
C. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Workshop held on November 3, 2014.
D. Approval of the Contract with the Volunteer Fire Department for Fiscal Year 2015.
E. Acceptance of the September 2014 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for
the 2013/14 Fiscal Year.
F. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report ending September 30, 2014 pending final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 2013/14 Fiscal Year.
G. Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending September 30, 2014, pending final
acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2013/2014 Fiscal Year.
Councilman Pedde made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Dunn. For: Councilman Pedde, Garrett, Castro, Doty, Carlton, Hogue and Dunn; Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0.
9. Ordinance
A. Approval/disapproval of an Ordinance establishing a Code of Ethics and Conduct for the City of Cibolo.
Councilman Dunn made the motion to approve the ordinance establishing a Code of Ethics and Conduct for
the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: Councilman Pedde, Garrett, Castro,
Doty, Carlton,Hogue and Dunn;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
10. Resolution
A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Bond Election;
and other matters in connection therewith.
The City Secretary read off the results of the November 2014 Special Election:
Proposition 1: The issuance of not to exceed $7,000,000 of City of Cibolo, Texas General Obligation Bonds
for Streets,Bridges, and Sidewalk Improvements (including improvements to FM 1103), and the levying of a
tax in payment thereof.
For Against
Early Votes 2074 860
Provisional Votes 0 0
Election Day Votes 1501 591
TOTAL 3575 1451
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Proposition 2: The issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 of City of Cibolo, Texas General Obligation Bonds
for Public Safety Facilities(including a new Fire Station), and the levying of a tax in payment thereof.
For Against
Early Votes 2074 852
Provisional Votes 0 0
Election Day Votes 1470 619
TOTAL 3544 1471
Proposition 3: The issuance of not to exceed $2,500.000 of City of Cibolo, Texas General Obligation Bonds
for Street, Bridges, and Sidewalk Improvements (including improvement to Haeckerville Road), and the
levying of a tax in payment thereof.
For Against
Early Votes 1814 1103
Provisional Votes 0 0
Election Day Votes 1302 784
TOTAL 3116 1887
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 Councilman
Castro. For: Councilman Pedde, Garrett, Castro, Doty, Carlton, Hogue and Dunn; Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0.
11. Canvassing
A. The Certification/Canvassing of the November 5, 2014 Election.
The City Secretary read off the results of the City of Cibolo, Texas General and Special Elections for the
November 4,2014. Official Early Voting and Election Day Combined Results as followed:
Council Member,District 1 Council Member,District 4
Precincts Reporting: 1 Precincts Reporting: 2
Total Votes: 493 Total Votes: 556
Dave Caplan: 233 47.26% Jim Doty: 556 100%
Jennifer Schultes:. 260 52.74%
Council Member,District 5 Council Member,District 6
Precincts Reporting: 4 Precincts Reporting: 1
Total Votes: 832 Total Votes: 500
Jim Russell: 587 70.55% Jay Hogue: 500 100%
Larry L. Carlton: 245 29.45%
Proposition: Sales and Use Tax Proposition 1: BOND—FM 1103
Precincts Reporting: 8 Precincts Reporting: 8
Total Votes: 5023 Total Votes: 5026
For: 3909 77.82% For: 3575 71.13%
Against: 1114 22.18% Against: 1451 28.87%
Proposition 2: BOND—Fire Station Proposition 3: BOND—Haeckerville Road
Precincts Reporting: 8 Precincts Reporting: 8
Total Votes: 5015 Total Votes: 5003
For: 3544 70.67% For: 3116 62.28%
Against: 1471 29.33% Against: 1887 37.72%
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Councilman Hogue made the motion to approve the Certification/Canvassing of the City of Cibolo General
and Special Election for the November 4, 2014 and to accept the official Early Voting and Election Day
combined results. Motionwas seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Councilman Pedde, Garrett, Castro,
Doty, Carlton,Hogue and Dunn;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
12. Ceremonial
A. Farewell gifts to departing Councilman Pedde and Councilman Carlton.
Farewell gifts were given to Councilman Pedde and Councilman Carlton from both the Mayor and Council
and from Mr.Herrera and staff. Pictures were taken with family members.
B. Administering the oath of office to Council Member Schultes(District 1), Council Member Doty(District 4),
Council Member Russell(District 5) and Council Member Hogue(District 6).
The City Secretary administered the oath of office to Council Member Schultes (District 1), Council Member
Doty (District 4), Council Member Russell (District 5) and Council Member Hogue (District 6). Pictures
were taken with each Council Member and their families.
Council will take a short recess to give the citizens an opportunity to say goodbye to Councilman Pedde
and Carlton and welcome the new council. Light refreshments will be served.
Mayor Jackson recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. so all those in attendance could say goodbye to Mr. Pedde and
Mr. Carlton and welcome the new council members.
Meeting was called back to order at 7:47 p.m. Both Council Member Schultes and Council Member Russell took
their place at the dais.
13. Presentation
A. Presentation from TXDOT on a grant to the Cibolo Police Department.
TXDot presented the Police Department a check for$3,000.00 for participation in the"Click It or Ticket It".
B. Presentation from Aaliyah Steffan on Puerto Rican Heritage.
Aaliyah Steffan gave a presentation on Puerto Rican Heritage and presented the City with a poster for 2014.
14. Staff Updates/Discussion
A. Planning&Engineering Development Services Department
B. Court Department
C. Fire Department
D. Administration
Chief Niemietz gave a report on the Fire Department activities for the month of October 2014.
15. 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(CII'), Charter Review Committee and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Councilman Doty made the motion to appoint Tim Bird as a regular member of the Parks Commission.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Member: Castro and Doty; Against: Council
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Members: Schultes, Hogue, Garrett, Russell and Dunn. Motion failed 2 to 5. Councilman Castro made the
motion to place Tim Bird on the Youth Couth as an Adult Leader. Motion was seconded by Council Member
Schultes. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Castro,Doty,Russell,Hogue and Dunn; Against: None.
Motion carried 7 to 0. Councilman Garrett made the motion to move both Christy Miller and Glenn Weber
from alternate positions 1 and 2 on the Parks Commission to regular members replacing Jennifer Schultes and
Glenn Gonzalez and moving Glenn Gonzalez from a regular position to alternate#2 and placing Tim Bird on
the Parks Commission as alternate 41. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members:
Garrett, Castro, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Dunn; Against: Council Member Schultes. Motion carried 6 to 1.
Councilman Dunn made the-motion to move James Tibbetts from alternate #2 to a regular position on the
Street & Drainage Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members:
Schultes, Garrett, Castro, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Dunn; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Councilman Hogue made the motion to appoint Larry Carlton to the Street & Drainage Commission as
Alternate #l. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett,
Castro, Doty,Russell,Hogue and Dunn; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. Councilman Hogue made the
motion to appoint Tannya Steffen to the Street&Drainage as alternate#2. For: Council Members Schultes,
Garrett, Castro, Doty, Russell and Hogue; Against: Councilman Dunn. Motion carried 6 to 1. Councilman
Castro made the motion to appoint Mike Vlk to the Board of Adjustments. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Dunn. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Castro, Doty, Russell. Hogue and Dunn;
Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. Councilman Garrett made the motion to place Council Member
Schultes as the second Council Liaison to the Parks Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Dunn. For: Council Members: Dunn, Hogue, Russell, Schultes, Doty, Castro and Garrett; Against: None.
Motion carried 7 to 0. Councilman Castro made the motion to place Council Member Garrett as the second
Council Liaison to the Economic Development Corporation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Doty.
For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Castro, Doty, Russell, Hogue and Dunn; Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0. Councilman Hogue made the motion to place Council Member Russell as the second Council
Liaison to the Planning & Zoning Commission. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Castro, Doty,
Russell,Hogue and Dunn;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action on the appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem.
Councilman Doty made the motion to appoint Councilman Castro as Mayor Pro-Tem. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members: Schultes, Castro,Doty,Russell,and Hogue;Against: Council
Members: Garrett and Dunn. Motion carried 5 to 2.
C. Discussion/Action on forming a Master Plan Committee.
This item was briefed by Mr. Klein. Mr.Klein also stated that along with the committee he would like to go
outside for a consulting firm which is in the approved budget. Council discussed this item and directed staff
to bring an ordinance back to the first meeting in December. Council directed that the committee should have
at least one representative from each district and a member from the ETJ along with members of the Planning
&Zoning, Street&Drainage,Parks and EDC.
D. Discussion/Action on the Cibolo Youth Council.
Councilman Castro stated that the Cibolo Youth Council will be meeting on the first Tuesday of each month
at City Hall from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. They will begin working on By-Laws and going over the goals and
commitment of the Youth Council. They will work on fundraisers so all members will be able to attend the
Texas Youth Council in College Station in February 2015.
E. Discussion/Action on an Inter jurisdictional Mutual Aid Law Enforcement Agreement between the City of
Cibolo, City of Live Oak, City of New Braunfels, City of Schertz and City of Selma.
Councilman Castro made the motion to approve the Inter jurisdictional Mutual Aid Law Enforcement
Agreement between the City of Cibolo, City of Live Oak, City of New Braunfels, City of Schertz and City of
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Selma. Motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Castro,Doty,
Russell,Hogue and Allen;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
F. Discussion/Action on an Inter-local Agreement for Sanitary Sewer Service between the City of Schertz and
the City of Cibolo.
Councilman Castro made the motion to approve the Inter-local Agreement for Sanitary Service between the
City of Schertz and the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Doty. For: Council Members:
Schultes, Garrett,Castro,Doty,Russell,Hogue and Dunn;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
G. 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 2014.
16. City Council request(s)regarding rding specific items to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Doty requested an item be placed on the agenda in the future for the plans for FM 1103.
Councilman Hogue requested a discussion item on the alcohol ordinance and districts be placed on
the next agenda. Councilman Castro would like the presentation of certificates to the Spartans for
representing Cibolo in Orlando,Florida.
17. Adjournment:
Councilman Castro made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Hogue. For:All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 19TH NOVEMBER 2014.
Lisa M.Jackson
Mayor
ATTEST
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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