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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
October 7, 2013
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hartman at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call—Council Members Present: Mayor Hartman, Councilman Pedde, Councilman Castro, Councilwoman
Hale, Councilman Carlton, Councilman Liparoto and Councilman Hicks; Council Member Absent: Councilman
Troncoso; Staff Present: City Manager Herrera, City Attorney Zech, City Secretary Cimics, Finance Director
Miranda, ED Director Luft, Police Chief Cox, Fire Chief Niemietz, Public Works Director Fousse and Assistant
Planner Anderson.
3. Invocation—Councilman Castro gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. 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: Mr. Larkins of 325 Golden Bear had questions on the second set of
petitions and why they were not accepted. He also wanted to know a projection of annexation properties and
what services to those properties would cost the City. Mr. James Carroll of 245 Park Valley Drive spoke about
the condition of the roads in his area. Mr. Carroll stated that he had contacted the City before but has never been
contacted back. Ms. Lisa Jackson of 542 Oakmont Way wanted any property zoned in the last four years to be
reviewed. Mr. Paul Buell of 816 N. Main thanked the Mayor and Council for all the hard work they do for the
City. He also was concern about the drainage and needed a copy of the LOMR.
6. Proclamation
Proclamation proclaiming the week of October le— 18a'as"Texas Chamber of Commerce Week".
Mayor Hartman presented the Schertz Chamber with a Proclamation for"Texas Chamber of Commerce Week".
7. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on September 24,2013.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Workshop held on September 24,2013.
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C. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on October 1,2013.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde.
For: Council Members: Castro, Hale, Carlton, Liparoto, Hicks and Pedde; Against: None. Motion carried 6
to 0
8. Staff Updates/Discussion
A. Planning/Development Services Department
B. Fire Department
C. Court Department
D. Administration
Chief Niemietz briefed council on the activities of the Fire Department for last month. He also briefed
Council that the Fire Department did receive a GEVC — Power Up Grant of $16,032.12 for vehicle
stabilization.
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(CII'),Charter Review Committee and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
No appointments made at this time.
B. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on a contract between the YMCA and the City of Cibolo for the
Operation of the Multi-Event Center.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the contract with the YMCA and the City of Cibolo for the Operation
of the Multi-Event Center on the condition that the Economic Development Commission had no objection to
the contract. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carlton. For: Councilman Castro,Councilman Carlton,
Councilman Liparoto and Mayor Hartman;Against: Councilman Pedde, Councilwoman Hale and
Councilman Hicks. Motion carried 4 to 3.
C. Presentation from Councilman Castro on a Program to benefit youth called"Lights4Life".
This item was briefed by Councilman Castro. He introduced Claudia Walker and Jay Hogue who with a
couple council members have formed a program to benefit kids that are at risk. They handed out green lights
for those that which to participate by placing a green light bulb at their house to let the kids know that it was a
safe house. Councilman Castro stated they would have a booth at Cibolofest and invited everyone to stop by
and get more information.
D. Discussion/Action on a proposed sign three way stop sign at Kitty Hawk Run and Blue Sage.
Councilman Castro stated that he had several individuals complaining about the speed in this area. Chief Cox
briefed the council that other methods could be use to control the speed. Suggestion was made to place speed
signs that flash at this intersection. These signs have worked in other areas and could possible work in this
situation also.
E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on a proposed Engine Braking Ordinance.
Councilman Castro stated that Schertz had just passed an ordinance covering this and that Cibolo may need to
look at a ordinance in the future as the City grows. This item will also be sent to the Street&Drainage
Commission for review.
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F. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the speed limit on Deer Meadow.
Mr.Don West of 400 Deer Meadow Blvd spoke to council on this item. He felt that the speed limit needed to
be lowered to 25mph. Chief Cox did explain that the Council has the authority to lower the speed to 25mph
by staff bringing a ordinance back to council. Council requested staff to bring back recommendations to the
next regular council meeting.
G. Discussion/Action on the School Zone at Cibolo Valley Drive near Silver Wing.
Councilman Hicks also stated that cars are still not slowing down and children are at risk in this area. He
would like to see the school zone extended. Council requested that staff bring back recommendations to the
next council meeting.
H. Presentation/Discussion and update on planned flood control projects.
Mr.Fousse briefed this item and stated that the County was receptive to a joint venture with the City of
Cibolo on flood control projects. Project should start to move forward by the end of January 2014. City is
still waiting on LOMR paperwork work to come back to the City.
I. 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 was reminded that the Meet the Candidate Night is scheduled for Oct 15 at 7:00 p.m.
10. Ordinances
A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of a voluntary extension of the Cibolo, Texas City Limits by the
annexation of a tract of land that contains an area of approximately 119.5239 acres located east of the
development known as Saddle Creek Ranch, south of the development known as Heights of Cibolo and north
of Coy Lane and a private access easement that extends to the east from the terminus of Coy Lane and
immediately adjacent to'the existing boundaries of the City of Cibolo.
Councilman Pedde moved to approve the Ordinance of a voluntary extension of the Cibolo, Texas City
Limits by the annexation of a tract of land that contains an area of approximately 119.5239 acres located east
of the development known as Saddle Creek Ranch, south of the development known as Heights of Cibolo and
north of Coy Lane and a private access easement that extends to the east from the terminus of Coy Lane and
immediately adjacent to the existing boundaries of the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Hicks. For: Council Members: Pedde, Castro, Hale, Carlton, Liparoto and Hicks; Against: None. Motion
carried 6 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance assigning a permanent zoning classification to a certain property
located east of FM 1103 and east of Saddle Creek Ranch Units 1-4, north of Coy Lane and south of Heights
of Cibolo; comprised of approximately 119.5239 acres known as Saddle Creek Ranch Units 5-9 from
agricultural(AG)to High Density Single Family Residential(SF-3).
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the Ordinance assigning a permanent zoning classification to a
certain property located east of FM 1103 and east of Saddle Creek Ranch Units 1-4, north of Coy Lane and
south of Heights of Cibolo; comprised of approximately 119.5239 acres known as Saddle Creek Ranch Units
5-9 from agricultural (AG) to High Density Single Family Residential (SF-3). Motion was seconded by
Councilman Castro. For: Council Members: Pedde, Castro, Carlton, Liparoto and Hicks; Against:
Councilwoman Hale. Motion carried 5 to 1.
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11. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec.551.071
Consultation with Attorney and 551.072 Deliberations regarding Real Property to discuss:
A. Discuss the potential lease of City of Cibolo property located at FM 2252 in Garden Ridge,Texas.
B. Discuss the potential purchase of property by the City of Cibolo,Texas.
C. Discussion regarding pending litigation of Bentwood Ranch Homeowners Association v. City of Cibolo.
Council went into Executive Session at 8:30 p.m.
12. OQpen 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 9:07 p.m.
13. City Council request(s)regarding Wecific items to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Liparoto requested an item on the parking zone at Wiederstein and Schlather Schools.
14. Adjournment:
Councilman Liparoto moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks.
For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 22'''D DAY OF OCTOBER 2013.
Jenmfer man
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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