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"City of Choice'
City Council Special Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
February 4,2014
6:45 p.m.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Jackson called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. Roll Call—Mayor Jackson, Councilman Pedde (Absent), Councilman Garrett, Councilman Castro, Councilman
Doty, Councilman Carlton, Councilman Hogue and Councilman Dunn. Staff: City Manager Herrera, City
Attorney Banks, City Secretary Cimics, City Engineer Klein, ED Director Luft, Chief Cox, Public Works
Director Fousse and Asst Planner Gonzalez.
All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
3. 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 citizens signed up to be heard: Tannya Steffen spoke on a letter she received from Mr.Herrera and
the Master Plan. Staci Markusfeld had questions on the 7-28-10 letter by Randy Anderson and the
inconsistencies with the letter.Ms.Markusfeld stated that the Aug 18 public hearing did not have anything about
re-zoning. Catherine Benecke discussed the Law Firm letter dated 9-20-10 and e-mails forwarded from
Homeowners on the re-zoning issue. Steve Liparoto spoke about errors of zoning on the Tokar property, Bob
Dale, Charleston Parke and Kardy's property. Charles Rupert had concerns over staff e-mails and questioned the
start time of the meeting. Marge Buell spoke on the Future Land Use Map of 1985, ordinance No. 665. Melvin
Hicks addressed accusations against him from citizens. Jennifer Hartman spoke on Wal-Mart Impact Fees and
how staff used the wrong schedule to calculate the fees and a loss to the City of Cibolo of one million dollars.
Robert Hicks asked if everyone remembers when council stated that they knew nothing about Wal-Mart until
three weeks before it was briefed in July 2013. Mr. Hicks stated that e-mails show that Mayor Hartman and
Councilman Liparoto knew in November of 2012.
4. Discuss and consider information, staff conduct and e-mails relating to the Wal-Mart Project.
Councilman Garrett present e-mails that showed that Impact Fees were intentionally miscalculated by the then
Director of Development/Planning Services Robert Stricker and that the City Manager Robert Herrera knew
about the incident and failed to notify council. Councilman Dunn stated that he felt he was being asked to make
a fmding on just a few e-mails presented and that council needed all the information to make an honest and valid
decision. Councilman Dunn suggested a third party independent of the City to investigate both council and staff.
Councilman Garrett agreed with Councilman Dunn's suggestion. Councilman Doty stated thatthere was two
separate issues the first being the possible staff misconduct and the second the zoning issue.
5. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071
Consultation with Attorney to discuss:
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A. Discussion regarding the pending litigation of Bentwood Ranch Homeowners Association vs. City of Cibolo.
Council convened into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m.
6. 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 8:21 p.m. Mayor Jackson stated that council will be placing an
item on the next agenda for council to authorize an investigation.
7. Adjournment
Councilman Carlton made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:22 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Castro. For:All;Against;None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2014.
Lisa M.Ja 's n
Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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