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City Council Meeting
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
January 11, 2011
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
I. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Mayor Hartman.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Hartman
Councilman Pedde
Councilman Krasnai
Councilman Wiederstein
Councilman Winn
Councilman Carlton
Councilman Liparoto
Councilman Hetzel
Staff: City Manager Bruce Pearson, City Secretary Peggy Cimics, City Attorney Charlie Zech,
Finance Director LeAnn Piatt, Fire Chief Roger Niemietz, Police Chief Gary Cox, ED Director
Mark Luft and Community Dev Service Director Robert Stricker
3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Wiederstein
4. Pledge of Alle,iance—Councilman Winn led 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.
Melvin Hicks of 119 Apache Circle spoke on recognizing Steele High School.
Al Gillen of 232Anvil Place spoke about Staff Updates and if those in the audience can't hear from
the Departments why have the item on the agenda. Mayor did state that the staff does give a report
from one section at each meeting. Miguel Troncoso wished to be heard at the agenda item.
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6. Presentation
A. Presentation of a Proclamation to Steele High School Principle Mike Wohlfarth,Head Football
Coach Mike Jinks and the 2010 5A,Division II, State Football Team Cibolo Steele Knights.
Mayor Jennifer Hartman read a proclamation given to the school by the City. The Proclamation
declared the month of January 2011 as Steele Knights Football State Champion Month and urged
the fellow Citizens of Cibolo to observe this month in recognition of the Steele Knights Football
Team for their talent and achievements. Numerous pictures were taken with the Mayor, Team
Players, Principle and Coaches.
7. Consent Af4enda—Consent Items (General Items)
A. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting held on December 14, 2010.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council Meeting/Workshop held on January 4
2011.
Councilman Krasnai moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Carlton. For: Councilman Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Carlton, Liparoto and Hetzel;
Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
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.
No action taken at this time.
B. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the Alamo Area Council of Governments 2011
membership dues.
Councilman Winn moved-to approve the membership dues for 2011 for the Alamo Area Council of
Governments. Motion was seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For: Councilman Pedde, Krasnai,
Wiederstein, Winn, Carlton, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the Final Acceptance of Charleston Parke Unit 1.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the final acceptance of Charleston Parke Unit 1 with the final
cost of the infrastructure as Waste Water$259,079; Drainage$45,249; and Streets $747,864.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Wiederstein. For: Councilman Pedde, Krasnai,Wiederstein,
Winn, Carlton, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
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D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the Final Acceptance of Charleston Parke Unit 2 and
the drainage channel.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the final acceptance of Charleston Parke Unit 2 and the
drainage channel with the final cost of the infrastructure as Waste Water$512,426; Drainage
$680,209' and Streets $737,555. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Councilman
Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Carlton, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7
to 0.
E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on a Distracted Driving Ordinance.
Chief Gary Cox briefed the council on this item. Council decided to wait until the 82nd Legislature
Concludes to determine if a state law will be implemented addressing the issue.
F. Discussion on the drainage issues on Prickly Pear Way and Bareback Bend.
Staff address the issue that was brought up by a citizen during a previous Council Meeting. Staff
determined that was no City water problem but did discover the over watering by a few
homeowners and builders. Those involved were contacted and told of the problem and the street at
present time was dry. Code Compliance will continue to check area.
G. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on a petition received to amend the City Charter by
establishing (6) council members districts.
Miguel Troncoso of 134 Navajo Circle spoke to council on this item. Mr. Troncoso stated that he
did bring a petition to the City with 384 signatures and 244 of those have been verified by the City
Secretary as being registered Cibolo voters. He stated that while going through the neighborhood
getting signatures several items were brought to his attention that he shared with council: first,
citizens were concerned about this investigation of the Mayor and thought it was a waste of time
and money, second, concerns for the safety of Cibolo employees and example brought up was
employees changing light bulbs on Main Street using a bucket from a front end loader. Citizens
were also concern about the Fire Lane at City Hall not being painted. The Fire Marshall was ask
directly about this and stated something about contracting the project out(it only needs a coat of
paint). A couple of areas were also mention concerning drainage and water issues. Mr. Troncoso
stated the council could accept the petition without enough signatures and they could also start a
Charter Review Committee immediately to look at this and other issues.
Councilman moved not to accept the petition on the bases of State Law. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Carlton. For: Councilman Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Carlton, Liparoto and
Hetzel. Motion carried 7 to 0.
H. 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 January and February 2011 calendars.
9. Staff Updates
A. Capital Projects Schedule
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B. Staff Department Reports
a. Community Development Services Department
b. Fire Department
d. Economic Development Department
Robert Stricker from Community Development Services Department gave the Council an update on
that departments activities for the month.
10. City Manager's Message
A. Parks Commission Update
B. Police and Fire Station Update
C. Cibolo Valley Drive Projects
D. Ordinances Update
E. City Parade Event
F. Personal Note
Mr. Pearson, City Manager briefed Council on the above items.
11. City Council requests) regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Winn requested an update on the fence for Animal Control area. Mr. Wiederstein
requested an update on the audiovisual system for the council chambers and the City limits signs as
you enter the City of Cibolo. Councilman Pedde requested that we have a workshop early in
February to discuss the Charter Review Committee.
12. Adjournment
Councilman Winn moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 P.M. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Carlton. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25TH DAY OF JANUARY 2011.
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Jennifer Hartman
Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics, TRMC
City Secretary III
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