Min CC 03/26/2013 y Of Ci0
O
f
U r O
,
Tex �S
`Cin/of Choice'
City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
March 26, 2013
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call — Mayor Hartman, Councilman Pedde (absent), Councilman Troncoso, Councilman Castro,
Councilwoman Hale, Councilman Carlton, Councilman Liparoto and Councilman Hicks. Staff Present: City
Manager Herrera, City Attorney Zech and Banks, City Secretary Cimics, Finance Director Marquez,Police Chief
Cox, Fire Chief Niemietz, Public Works Director Fousse, Comm. Dev. Service Director Stricker and City
Engineer Office Brian Cope.
3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Carlton.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All 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 individuals signed up to be heard:
Kyle Gilsdorf of Kung Jung Mu Sol of Schertz spoke to council on upcoming events with his group. Maggie
Titterington of the Schertz Chamber informed council on upcoming events the Chamber would be hosting. Al
Gillen thanked the Mayor for her initiative on the Consumer Protection Bill, he also stated that the City needed
larger flags on the poles in front of the Police Station and better communication system for the City. Rob
Whitehead who lives in Cibolo Vista area spoke of children safety, police patrol and speed humps. Bob Hicks
spoke during item 9D and was concerned about the drainage issue associated with Loop 539. Mr. Hicks felt the
City taking over the responsibility of Loop 539 before we had Engineering Study especially elevation levels was
premature and a waste of the taxpayers money.
6. Proclamation
A. Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Mayor Hartman presented a Proclamation for Child Abuse Prevention Month to the Guadalupe County Advocacy
Center.
1
7. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 12,2013.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on March 19,2013.
C. Acceptance of the February 2013 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the
2012/13 Fiscal Year.
D. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report ending February 28, 2013 pending final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
E. Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Cibolo Valley Ranch Unit 6C.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For:
Council Members:Troncoso,Castro,Hale,Carlton,Liparoto and Hicks;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8. Staff Updates
A. Police Department
B. Street Department
C. Parks Department
D. Drainage Department
E. Utility Department
F. Administration Department
Mr.Fousse Public Works Director gave council an update on Schlather Park and the Disc Golf Course.
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 and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Councilman Liparoto moved to appoint Brenda Kuehner to the Street & Drainage Commission. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
Councilman Hicks moved to appoint Charlie Johnson to the Street & Drainage Commission. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Carlton. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action and approval of the Preliminary Acceptance of Turning Stone Unit E-2.
Councilman Castro moved to approve the Preliminary Acceptance of Turning Stone Unit E-2 with the following
improvements: Water: 4,830 lineal feet with a valuation of$339,525.00, Sanitary Sewer: 4,441 lineal feet with a
valuation of$319,492.45, Street: 4,484 lineal feet with a valuation of$950,418.60 and Drainage: 1,919 lineal feet
with a valuation of $366,032.70. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carlton. For: Council Members:
Troncoso,Hale,Carlton,Hicks,Castro and Liparoto;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
2
C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the City of Cibolo's Noise Ordinance.
Council and staff discussed the Noise Ordinance and everyone felt it was very vague as presently written. Staff
will bring back at a future date a new ordinance to reflect changes discussed to include possible time frames.
D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the acquisition of Loop 539.
Public Works Director gave an update to council on the acquisition of Loop 539. City Staff has met with TxDOT
officials in November 2012 and TxDOT is working on a survey to accurately establish the area to be release.
Once TxDOT provides an update to staff we will provide an update briefing to council. Mr.Hicks did speak on
this subject during"Citizen to be Heard". Mr.Hicks wanted to make sure tax payers were not going to be given
an added burden of maintaining this roadway if it does not fix the drainage issues of Old Town.
E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the City of Cibolo's Policies and Procedures regarding the
Installation or Reconstruction of Sidewalks.
Public Works Director briefed council on the sidewalk projects being completed in the City and that those
projects will all be addressed by spring of this year.
F. Discussion and direction to staff on the Future Thoroughfare Plan for the City of Cibolo.
Mr.Anderson City Planner briefed council on the Future Thoroughfare Plan. Mr.Anderson explained that part of
maintaining the CIP&Future Land Use Map the City periodically reviews the FTP and makes appropriate
adjustments. Council indicated they liked the adjustments and realized that this is a Living Document"and
changes will occur.
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.
No changes. Mayor stated she would get with the City Secretary to set a date for the Ethics Training.
10. Resolution
A. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Cibolo to appoint Gabriel Castro to
the Canyon Regional Water Authority Board of Trustees for a two year term.
Councilman Hicks moved to approve the resolution of the City Council of the City of Cibolo to appoint Gabriel
Castro to the Canyon Regional Water Authority Board of Trustees for a two year term. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Liparoto. For: Council Members: Troncoso, Castro, Hale, Carlton, Liparoto and Hicks; Against:
None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of Cibolo to appoint Timothy Fousse to
the Canyon Regional Water Authority Board of Managers for a one year term.
Councilman Troncoso moved to approve the resolution of the City Council of the City of Cibolo to appoint
Timothy Fousse to the Canyon Regional Water Authority Board of Managers for a one year term. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Castro, Troncoso, Hale, Liparoto, Carlton and Hicks;
Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
11. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cibolo,Texas,amending Chapter 74
(Traffic and Vehicles) of the Code of Ordinances by establishing a speed zone for portions of FM 1103
located within the City of Cibolo.
3
This item was tabled and will be brought back at a later date.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo providing for the contraction of the Cibolo,
Texas City limits by disannexing two parcels of land that have an area of 24.19 acres, being south of Lower
Valley Lane, east of DW Lane, north of Bolton Road and east of Cibolo Creek, adjacent to the existing city
limit boundary of the City of Cibolo and assign the rights of a duly executed Non-Annexation Agreement to
the property being dis-annexed and to adopt an updated City of Cibolo Limits/ETJ Map reflecting the Dis-
Annexation and Non-Annexation Agreement.
Council Troncoso approved the ordinance of the City of Cibolo providing for the contraction of the Cibolo,
Texas City limits by disannexing two parcels of land that have an area of 24.19 acres, being south of Lower
Valley Lane, east of DW Lane, north of Bolton Road and east of Cibolo Creek, adjacent to the existing city limit
boundary of the City of Cibolo and assign the rights of a duly executed Non-Annexation Agreement to the
property being dis-annexed and to adopt an updated City of Cibolo Limits/ETJ Map reflecting the Dis-Annexation
and Non-Annexation Agreement. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Castro,
Hale,Carlton,Liparoto,Hicks and Troncoso; Against:None.Motion carried 6 to 0.
12. Workshop
A. Discuss and consider providing direction to City Staff concerning the adoption of a traffic hump policy in
residential subdivisions within the City of Cibolo,Texas.
Council and staff went over the draft Traffic Hump Policy. Council gave direction to staff to revamp the policy,
look at other calming measures have the Street & Drainage Commission review the policy and give council a
recommendation.New policy will be brought back at a later date.
13. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.074 Personnel
Matters and Sec. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney to:
A.The evaluation of the City Attorney.
The City Attorney gave a presentation to council and all in attendance at the meeting an overview of the Denton,
Navarro,Rocha&Bernal Law Firm. Mayor and council convened into Executive Session at 8:45
14. 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 9:52 p.m.
Councilman Liparoto moved to continue with the present law firm. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro.
For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
15. City Council request(s)regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Hicks would like to have on the next agenda a proclamation for Steele High School Boys/Girls
Basketball Team and also one for the band.
4
16. Adjournment:
Councilman Carlton moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:55 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks.
For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9'H DAY OF APRIL 2013.
��Jennifer H man,
Mayor
ATTEST
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
5