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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
January 22, 2013
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Hartman
Councilman Pedde
Councilman Troncoso
Councilman Castro
Councilwoman Hale
Councilman Carlton
Councilman Liparoto
Councilman Hicks
Staff: City Manager Herrera, City Attorney Banks, City Secretary Cimics, Police Chief Cox, ED Director Luft,
Finance Director Marquez, Public Works Director Fousse, Community Development Service Stricker, Planner
Anderson and Asst Planner Gonzales
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: Maggie Titterington representing the Schertz Chamber. Ms.
Titterington informed the citizens on upcoming events in the area. She also introduced Andi Anderson from the
YMCA and the Leadership CORE Group. Ms. Anderson presented Mr.Herrera with a Letter of Appreciation for
meeting with the group and learning the vision and strategic goals of Cibolo.
Robert Johnson of 244 Cloud Crossing thanked council for getting involved with the citizen's homeowner's
issues. Mr. Johnson thanked council for the Surety Bond Ordinance that council approved at the last council
meeting. Mr.Johnson stated that all homeowners should be afforded the same protection as the builders.
Adela Lugo also thanked the City Council for supporting the citizens on builder issues in the City.
Bruce Houseman of 109 Falcon Ridge thanked council on everything they have done so far in helping with
builder issues in the City. Mr. Houseman would like to see the Lemon Law issue placed on a future agenda for
discussion.
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D. Parks Department
E. Drainage Utility Department
F. Administration
Chief Cox gave the council an update on activities of the Police Department. Chief Cox stated that they have
received the new radios they have been installed and are operational. Police Chief thanked his Police Officers
for dealing with many situations over the past couple months.
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 made the motion to place Paul Buell as an alternate on the Charter Review Committee
and place Lewis Borgfeld as an active member. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro.For: Council
Members Pedde,Troncoso,Castro, Carlton,Liparoto,Hale and Hicks;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Councilman Liparoto made the motion to bring back to the next council meeting an ordinance to rescind the
Water Advisory Board and Capital Improvement Program(CIP). Motion was seconded by Councilman
Pedde. For: Council Members Pedde,Troncoso,Castro,Hale, Carlton,Liparoto and Hicks;Against:None.
Motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action and the approval of the Preliminary Acceptance of Turning Stone Unit W-2.The final
improvements will be dedicated: Streets—1,936 L.F. -$258,529.05;Water- 1,985 L.F. -$126,787; Sewer—
1,091 L.F.-$97,841.10;Drainage— 1,095 L.F. -$265,125.94.
Councilman Troncoso moved to approve the Preliminary Acceptance of Turning Stone Unit W-2.The final
improvements will be dedicated: Streets—1,936 L.F. -$258,529.05;Water— 1,985 L.F. -$126,787; Sewer—
1,091 L.F. -$97,841.10;Drainage— 1,095 L.F.-$265,125.94. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Liparoto. For: Council Members Pedde,Troncoso,Castro,Hale,Carlton,Liparoto and Hicks;Against:None.
Motion carried 7 to 0.
C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on why it takes so long to open a Business in Cibolo and the permit
fees that are charged for storage sheds in Cibolo.
Robert Stricker,Community Services explained to council the procedures on opening a business in Cibolo.
Delays could be contributed to many things including finances,land purchase,construction cost,
environmental issue etc. Mr. Stricker stated that the cost for a permit on storage sheds is normally$75.00.
D. Discuss and consider calling for a joint workshop between the City Council,the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the Parks Commission to discuss and outline the vision and the expectations of the Cibolo
City Council to enhance the community through the common goals and efforts of existing boards and
commissions.
Direction was given by council to set up a joint meeting with City Council,Parks,Planning&Zoning and
Street Commission.
E. 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 discussed the calendar for January and February 2013. City Secretary reminded the council on the
retreat set for January 30,2013 in Seguin.
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Janet Ahmad of 18 Silver Horn, San Antonio thanked Mayor Hartman and Mayor Pro-Tem Liparoto for going to
Austin and speaking with Senators on building issues. Ms. Ahmad stated that her organization has sent letters to
Washington D.C.,HUD,LULAC,the President and several other groups in trying to get a Lemon Law in place to
protect homeowners.
Judi Lapointe of 412 Dove Wing appreciated the support of council on homeowner issues. She still felt there
were many things that still needed to be done and hoped the council would proceed with a Lemon Law to help
protect homeowners.
6. Presentation
A. Presentation of the 4t'Quarter Employee of the Quarter.
Mr.Herrera presented the 0 Quarter Employee of the Quarter award to Beth Mireles.
7. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on January 8,2013.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting held on January 10,2013.
C. Acceptance of the November 2012 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for
the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
D. Acceptance of the December 2012 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for
the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
E. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report ending November 30, 2012 pending final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
F. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report ending December 31, 2012 pending final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
G. Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending December, 2012 pending final
acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2012/13 Fiscal Year.
H. Approval of the Resolution for the Miss Cibolo Scholarship Pageant.
Councilwoman Hale pulled item E&F for further discussion. Councilman Troncoso moved to approve items
A, B, C, D, G and H of the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council
Members: Castro,Carlton,Liparoto,Hicks,Hale,Pedde and Troncoso;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
Finance Director Marquez informed council that on page 14 of item E & F there were two items that were
reversed and that all council members have been given the corrected pages and the City Web Site has been
corrected to reflect the change. Councilman Liparoto moved to approve item E&F from the consent agenda.
Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Hale. For: Council Members: Pedde, Troncoso, Castro, Carlton,
Hicks and Liparoto and Hale;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
8. Staff Updates
A. Police Department
B. Street Department
C. Utility Department
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10. 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 discuss the following:
A. Discussion regarding the evaluation of the City Manager.
B. Discussion regarding the annual evaluation of the City Secretary.
Council convened into Executive Session at 8:05 p.m.
11. 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 9:30 p.m. No action taken.
12. City Council request(s)regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas.
Council requested the Executive Session be placed back on the next agenda. Councilman Pedde requested an
update on the Road Maintenance and which streets were on the list for repair. Councilwoman Hale would like an
update on the 2008 bond issue on land purchase.
13. Adjournment:
Councilman Hicks moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:33 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Carlton.
For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2013.
Jennifer maP
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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