Min CC 09/06/2018 - Townhall Meeting .. or CIe
•
Tex A`'
"Gty of Choice"
City Council Town Hall Meeting
Dobie Junior High School Cafeteria
395 West Borgfeld Road,Cibolo
6:30 to 8:15 p.m.
September 6,2018
Minutes
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 6:40pm.
2. Roll Call—Council Present: Mayor Boyle, Councilwoman Schultes,Councilman Garrett,Councilman Byrd,
Councilman Gibbs, Councilman Russell, Councilman Hogue and Councilman Hicks; Staff Present: City Manager Mr.Herrera,
City Secretary Ms. Cimics,Finance Director Ms.Miranda,IT Director Mr.McDaniel,Public Works Director Mr.Fousse,
Planning&Engineering Director Mr.Klein,EDC Director Mr.Luft,Fire Chief Niemietz,Police Chief Hugghins,City Planner
Ms.Gonzales,HR Ms.Hetzel,Public Affairs Ms.Pollok and Executive Assistant Ms.Rogers.
3. Welcome and Opening comments from Mayor Boyle and City Manager Herrera.—Mayor Boyle thank everyone for coming
out this evening. Mr.Herrera explained what the City would be going over and that they would take questions at the end of the
presentations.
4. 2018 Election Overview.
a. Street Maintenance Tax—Ms.Miranda went over the reauthorization of the Street
Maintenance Tax. This tax was first approved by Cibolo residents in 2006 and must be reauthorized by the voters every four
years. Since the tax has been authorized over 1.5 million dollars of road improvements have been made.The reauthorization
of the one-quarter of one percent tax will continue to provide revenue for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets. If
our citizens elect not to reauthorize this '/4 cent sales tax for street maintenance the funds are than available for another
government entity to collect these funds and use them as they see fit.
b.General Obligation Bonds—This item was briefed by City Manager Mr.Herrera and Finance Director Ms.
Miranda.All four Propositions were explained:
Proposition A—City Facilities(Total Cost$2,450,000)$1,800,000 would be used to renovate the Old School Building. The
current City Hall we have outgrown and this will be used as a City Hall Annex relocating the Planning and Engineering
Department,EDC Department and the IT Department. $650,000 would be for the additional square footage of 4,000 to add
to the current Public Works Facility. This will provide indoor shower facilities for employees working in the water and
wastewater divisions,providing for a breakroom to allow all employees enough space to eat their lunch. It will also add
office space for Superintendents.
Proposition B—Public Safety Communications—Total Cost$450,000. The purchase of radio communication equipment
will significantly increase and enhance the radio coverage within the City of Cibolo,which enhances safety for our first
responders and citizens alike.
Proposition C—Road and Drainage Improvement—Total Cost to City$1,100,000—D.R.Horton's Contribution$1,200,000
for Total Cost of$2,300,000. The City of Cibolo has the opportunity to partner with the developer of Steele Creek
Subdivision to help repair and improve Tolle Road similar to Haeckerville Rd. The improved drainage from Weil Rd to
Country Lane would help funnel water off the roadway.
Proposition D—Quality of Life(Tolle Park/Miracle League Field)-The City of Cibolo would like to continue its partnership
with the YMCA in offering a Miracle Field. This sports field will allow our special needs youth a safe and comfortable place
to enjoy America's past time,baseball and other sports. SCUCIAS estimates that one in ten kids are considered to be special
needs.The Tolle Park would allow for the linear trail system to continue. The home stead on the property would be
renovated as a large open area.A portion of the funds would be used to plan a future Eco Center to allow a flex space
surrounded by nature.
c. Charter Amendments and Election Information—This item was briefed by City Secretary Ms. Cimics. She
introduced all the Cibolo candidates that are on the ballot for a City Council position. Also introduced were the Cibolo
candidates that are on the Green Valley Special Utility District ballot. The citizens were briefed that for early voting Fire
Station#2 on Cibolo Valley Drive will be open. This is a new voting site for this election. A flyer was available listing all
early voting sites,times and dates of early voting. Also on the flyer a list of vote centers for voting on November 6 were
listed. Charter amendments were briefly discussed. A more detail explanation was given on Proposition K,L M and H.
Ms.Cimics also informed the citizens of some special events coming up for the City to include: Cibolofest(Oct 13th), Shred
Day(Oct 20th),Tree Lighting Ceremony(Dec 3rd)and Holiday Parade(Dec 8th).
5. Annexation Information.
a.Current areas of Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction(ETJ)to consider for involuntary annexation.
b.Expiring Non-Annexation Agreements.
Mr.Klein and Ms.Gonzalez from the Planning and Engineering Department went over the involuntary annexations and the
non-annexation agreements.
6. Open Forum: This is the opportunity for City Council to hear citizen issues and provide general policy and factual information
on issues brought up by citizens. No action will be taken. Items may be placed on a future agenda if appropriate.
The citizens had the opportunity to ask questions and get answers from staff. There were many questions ask during the actual
presentation.
7.Adjournment:Mayor Boyle adjourned the meeting at 8:20pm.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 9TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2018.
Bo..
Mayor
ATTEST ` • `
•
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary