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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
April 12, 2011
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
Councilman Krasnai
Councilman Wiederstein
Councilman Winn
Councilman Carlton
Councilman Liparoto
Councilman Hetzel
Staff: City Manager Pearson, City Secretary Cimics, City Attorney Zech, ED Director Luft, Police Chief
Cox,Comm.Dev. Ser.Director Stricker
3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Wiederstein.
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 citizens signed up to be heard:
Madison Myers of 1196 FM 78 spoke to council on her Leadership Group and the many community events
they are involved in. Some of the activities have been a recent Rampage Game where they gave a
demonstration,Easter egg hunt,Project Soldier Angel and Relay for Life.
Joyce Schryver of 109 Buffalo Trail spoke to council on several issues referring the City Manager. She asks
about his primary residence, his use of a City vehicle to drive to Spring Branch, gas/fuelman charges,
relocation money and several other items.
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Joel Hicks of 222 Lamar spoke to council on the extension of the City Managers contract. Mr. Hicks made
the statement that Councilman Winn and his wife were selling prescription drugs to City employees. He also
wanted to know why the council has taken no action on his complaint against Mayor Pro-tem Winn.
Al Gillen of 232 Anvil Place spoke on the sound system in the Council Chamber and he also wanted to know
why the road was torn up on Prickly Pear in Cibolo Valley Ranch Unit 7 just after council accepted the
subdivision.
6. Consent Agenda—Consent Items (General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on March 22,2011.
B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Work Session held on March 31, 2011.
C. Approval of the bid results received for the Town Creek West Drainage Project and Schlather Park.
D. Approval of awarding the contract for the Town Creek West Drainage Project and Schlather Park to the
low bidder MAC,Inc.not to exceed the amount associated with option 3 for a total cost of
$1,561.494.50.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the consent agenda with one correction to the minutes of March 22,
2010. Mr. Winn added the word "year" between the words three and extension on item 12. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Councilman Hetzel, Liparoto, Carlton, Winn, Wiederstein, Krasnai
and Pedde;Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
7. Public HearinJAction
A. The City of Cibolo will hold a Public Hearing to hear public testimony concerning amendments to the
Zoning Ordinance as follows:
Regulating home occupations and exterior building design, defining"agricultural",creating an
Agricultural zoning classification, specifying zoning districts where agricultural uses are permitted,
establishing environmental performance standards for non-residential users and designating a temporary
zoning classification for properties annexed into Cibolo.
Mayor Hartman opened the Public Hearing at 7:20 p.m. No citizen's spoke at the hearing and the Mayor
closed the Public Hearing at 7:21 p.m.
B. Approval/Disapproval of amending Ordinance No. 934, City of Cibolo Zoning Ordinance, providing
policies and procedures as allowed under the Texas Local Government Code regulating home
occupations, exterior building design criteria, providing a definition for agricultural, create an
agricultural zoning district, establish zoning districts where agricultural uses are permitted; establish
agricultural zoning district lot design standards for principal and accessory buildings, establish
environmental performance standards and designate an initial temporary zoning district for properties
annexed into the City.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve amending Ordinance No. 934, City of Cibolo Zoning Ordinance
providing policies and procedures as allowed under the Texas Local Government Code regulating home
occupations,exterior building design criteria,providing a definition for agricultural,create an agricultural
zoning district,establish zoning districts where agricultural uses are permitted; establish agricultural zoning
district lot design standards for principal and accessory buildings,establish environmental performance
standards and designate an initial temporary zoning district for properties annexed into the City. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Councilman Hetzel,Liparoto,Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein, Krasnai
and Pedde;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
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8. 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
and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the appointment of Les Cook to the Parks Commission. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For: Councilman Hetzel,Liparoto,Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein and
Krasnai;Against:None; Abstain: Councilman Pedde. Motion carried 6 to 0. Councilman Liparoto moved to
approve the re-appoint of David Peacock and Lesley Pedde to a two year term with the Economic
Development Corporation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Councilman Hetzel,Liparoto,
Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein and Krasnai;Against: None;Abstain: Councilman Pedde. Motion carried 6 to
0.
B. Presentation/Discussion from Riata Financial on the City's Medical/Health Plan.
Brent McConico from Riata Financial Group gave council a quarterly report on the City's medical coverage.
C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on adopting the seven initiatives as Cibolo's Strategic Guide.
City Manager Bruce Pearson discussed the initiatives that City Staff used during the February 2010 budget
process. These initiatives were implemented by the staff and presented to Council at the March 23,2010
Council Meeting. City Staff would like to see these initiatives enact as a Strategic Guide which will provide
clarity for the future considerations with the CIP Plan and the various Boards and Commissions. Councilman
Winn moved to direct staff to bring back to City Council at the next meeting a resolution adopting these
seven initiatives as Cibolo's Strategic Guide now and in the future. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Wiederstein. For: Councilman Hetzel, Liparoto,Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein,Krasnai and Pedde;Against:
None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff to establish a informal working group comprised of two City
Council Members, two EDC Board of Director Members (including the President) and City staff(City
Manager, ED Director and Finance Director), to review and make recommendations relating to an
economic development incentive program and the parameters on the proposed program for the
promotion and enhancement of commerce for business retention, expansion and recruitment in the City
of Cibolo,as submitted by the ED Director.
Mark Luft Economic Development Director and David Peacock Chair of the Economic Development
Corporation spoke to Council on the proposed Incentive Programs. Councilman Hetzel moved to direct
staff to establish an informal work group composed of ED Director,EDC Chairman,City Council
and staff to assist in the development of an Economic Incentive Program for Cibolo. Motion was seconded
by Councilman Carlton. For: Councilman Pedde,Krasnai,Wiederstein,Winn, Carlton,Liparoto and Hetzel;
Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
E. Presentation/Discussion on the retaining wall on Kaylee Chase, Willow Bluff and Brockway in the
Willow Pointe Subdivision.
Robert Stricker briefed the Council on the problem with the retaining walls/fences on Kaylee Chase,Willow
Bluff and Brookway.A couple citizens from the area did speak on the issue and the safety concerns they
had. Council directed staff to see if the could contact the builder and see if anything can be done to help the
citizens in this area.
F. Presentation of Final Report; Discussion/Action on the investigation of the Mayor.
Miguel Troncoso of 139 Navajo Circle spoke on this issue. He wanted to know how much money this
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investigation cost the City?The investigator David Gonzalez from the Law Firm of Sumpter&Gonzalez did
brief the City Council. Mr. Gonzalez notified council based on his analysis it does not appear that CCAN
and/or Jennifer Hartman,in her capacity as President of CCAN engaged in any fraudulent or criminally
negligent behavior during the period in which CCAN was out of compliance with Texas regulations
governing the operation of non-profit organizations. The Council's decision to censure the mayor and
cancel the City's contract with CCAN for Cibolofest would appear to satisfy the Council's obligation to
serve the public interest in choosing an appropriate organization to coordinate Cibolofest.
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.
City Secretary reminded the Council of a Public Hearing for April 27`h at 6:00 p.m.
9. Resolutions
A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution appointing Ronald Pedde to a two year term as Cibolo's member
to the Board of Trustees for Canyon Regional Water Authority.
Councilman Liparoto moved to appoint Councilman Pedde to a two year term as Cibolo's member to the
Board of Trustees for Canyon Regional Water Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai.
For: Councilman Hetzel,Liparoto,Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein and Krasnai;Against: None; Abstain:
Councilman Pedde. Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution appointing Bruce Pearson to a one year term as Cibolo's member
to the Board of Managers for Canyon Regional Water Authority.
Councilman Pedde moved to approve Bruce Pearson to a one year term as Cibolo's member to the Board of
Managers for Canyon Regional Water Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For:
Councilman Hetzel,Liparoto, Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein,Krasnai and Pedde;Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0.
10. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Cibolo providing for the second
amendment of the budget for the fiscal year 2011.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the ordinance providing for the second amendment of the budget for
the fiscal year 2011. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Councilman Hetzel, Liparoto,
Carlton,Winn,Wiederstein, Krasnai and Pedde;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
11. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.072
Deliberation about Real Property and Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.071 Consultation with Attorney.
A. Discussion regarding legal issues and property acquisition associated with Green Valley Special Utility
District.
Council convened into Executive Session at 8:39 p.m.
12. Open Session
Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/or give direction, if necessary,on items discussed in
Executive Session.
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Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:56 p.m.No action taken.
13. Staff Updates
A. Capital Projects Schedule
B. Fire Department
C. Community Development Services Department
D. Economic Development Department
City Manager informed Council that items above are as submitted in their packets.
14. City Manager's Message
A. Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation Update
B. Saeco Grant Update
C. Drainage Utility Mobilization and Update
D. Upcoming Events
1. Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department Sausage
2. Steele High School Spring Game
3. Memorial Day Event
City Manager briefed council on the above items.
15. City Council request(s)regarding Specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Pedde stated that he would like at the next Work Session a discussion on where does the
City want to go with the Drainage District.
16. Adjournment
Councilman Winn moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Wiederstein. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 261H DAY OF APREL 2011
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ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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