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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
April 24, 2012
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Hartman
Councilman Pedde
Councilman Troncoso
Councilman Castro
Councilwoman Hale
Councilman Carlton- absent
Councilman Liparoto
Councilman Hicks
Staff: Interim City Manager Roger Niemietz, City Attorney Charlie Zech, City Secretary Peggy Cimics, Police
Chief Gary Cox,Finance Director Anna Marquez, and Interim Public Works Director Bill Dee.
3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Castro
4. Pledgee of Alle ig_ance—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 citizens signed up to be heard: Donna Johnston of 2021 Town Creek Rd would like assurance that
Charleston Parke 3 would not be approved until the drainage is addressed. Eugene Mayes, Constable Pct 4,
Guadalupe County introduced himself to the council and citizens. Joel Hicks, 203 Lamar St spoke to council on
the Parking Ordinance and the narrow streets in some areas of the City. Donna Thompson, 229 Fritz Way
address the council on the article in the newsletter about runners using the sidewalk instead of the street. Faye
Touve spoke to council on Fair Haven problems and Cibolo requiring a homebuilder to obtain a $25,000 surety
bond. Jimmie Johnson, 2017 Town Creek spoke requesting that the drainage be fixed as promised years ago
before the council lets Charleston Parke 3 be approved.
6. Public Hearin
The City Council will hold a Public Hearing on hear public testimony concerning the Future Thoroughfare Plan
and Future Land Use Map of the City of Cibolo.
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Mayor Hartman called the Public Hearing to order at 7:17 P.M. No citizen's spoke and the Mayor closed the
Public Hearing at 7:18 P.M.
7. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on April 10,2012.
B. Acceptance of the March 2012 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the
2011/12 Fiscal Year.
C. Acceptance of the Revenue&Expense Report ending March 31, 2012 pending final acceptance of the City's
financial audit for the 2011/12 Fiscal Year.
D. Acceptance of the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending March, 2012 pending final acceptance
of the City's financial audit for the 2011/12 Fiscal Year.
E. Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Turning Stone Unit N-1.
F. Approval of the Preliminary Plat for Turning Stone Unit E-2.
Councilman Castro moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For:
Council Members: Pedde,Troncoso,Castro,Hale,Liparoto and Hicks;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8. Staff Updates
A. Capital Project Schedule
B. Police Department
C. Street Department
D. Utility Department
E. Parks Department
F. Drainage Utility Department
As presented.
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),Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and UDC Committee.
Councilwoman Hale moved to appoint Michael LaMonica to the Parks Commission. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Pedde,Troncoso,Hale,Liparoto,Castro and Hicks;Against:None.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on Charleston Parke Unit 3,amended Land Study, Charleston Parke
Unit 3 Preliminary Plat and a variance to allow 38 buildable lots with one means of access to a public street.
Councilwoman Hale moved to deny the,amended Land Study,Charleston Parke Unit 3 Preliminary Plat and a
variance to allow 38 buildable lots with one means of access to a public street.Motion was seconded by
Councilman Liparoto. For: Council Members: Pedde,Troncoso, Castro,Hale,Liparoto and Hicks;Against:
None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
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C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on Future Land Use Map/Future Thoroughfare Plan Update.
No action taken.
D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on pedestrian safety,bicycle and jogging lanes on city streets.
Council will have a workshop to discuss this item at a later date.
E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on funding for Memorial Day Event.
This item was pulled from the agenda by Councilman Liparoto.
F. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on amusement machines and 8-liner devices in the City of Cibolo.
Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance amending the Cibolo Code of Ordinances by adding Section V. Coin-
Operated Amusement Machines,levying a occupations tax,requiring a license fee and providing penalties for
violation of the ordinance.
Councilman Troncoso moved to approve an ordinance amending the Cibolo Code of Ordinances by adding
Section V.Coin-Operated Amusement Machines, levying an occupations tax,requiring a license fee and
providing penalties for violation of the ordinance. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council
Members: Pedde,Troncoso,Castro,Hale,Liparoto and Hicks; Against:None. Motion carried 6 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 went over the calendar for May and June 2012.
10. Ordinances
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 996 Fees,Rates and Billing Procedures.
Councilman Troncoso moved to approve an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 996 Fees, Rates and Billing
Procedures. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Castro, Liparoto, Troncoso
and Pedde; Against: Council Members Hale and Hicks. Motion carried 4 to 2.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance adding Solar Installations to the Fee Schedule.
Councilman Troncoso moved to approve an ordinance adding Solar Installations to the Fee Schedule. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde,Troncoso, Castro,Hale,Liparoto and Hicks;
Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
C. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance establishing amending Ordinance No 956 Drainage Utility Rate for the
Municipal Drainage Utility.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the ordinance establishing amending Ordinance No 956 Drainage Utility
Rate for the Municipal Drainage Utility. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members:
Pedde,Troncoso,Castro,Hale,Liparoto and Hicks; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
11. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.074 Personnel
Matters to discuss the following:
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A. Finalizing the employment with the new City Manager.
Council convened into Executive Session at 8:55 P.M.
12. 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 9:09 P.M. Councilman Liparoto stated that council had finalized the
contract with the new City Manager Robert Herrera.
13. City Council request(s)regarding specific items or staff reports to be'scheduled for future agendas.
No items at this time.
14. Adjournment:
Councilman Troncoso moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro.
For: All; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8"DAY OF MAY 2012.
Steve Liparoto
Mayor Pro-Tem
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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