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Min CC 12/08/2009 OF C/9 �o r=�o "CITY OF CHOICE" REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S. MAIN December 8, 2009 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 Councilwoman Davis Councilman Liparoto Councilman Hetzel 3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilwoman Davis. 4. Pledge of Allegiance—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. (Attorney General Opinion—JC-0169) The following.people address Council: Yolanda Suarez—3808 Broughton, Schertz, TX spoke to council on the Clemens and Steele High School Swim Team and their need for an Aquatic Center. They have met with the School Board and have plans to go to the Schertz Council Meeting in the next few weeks. Al Gillen—232 Anvil PI wanted to know why the council would consider taking over Loop 539 when they voted not to accept it six months ago. 1 Savannah Minor—409 Hinge Falls—Spoke to council concerning the library services and why Cibolo residents could not get the"Tex Card". 6. Consent Agenda—Consent Items (General Items) (All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a council member so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered as part of the order of business.) A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on November 10, 2009. B. Acceptance of the Revenue&Expense Report for the Month of September 2009 pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2009 Fiscal Year. C. Acceptance of the October 2009 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2010 Fiscal Year Councilman Pedde moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 7. Recognition tion A. Recognition of Ricardo Lopez as the City Manager's Quarterly Award winner. City Manager presented the Quarterly Award to Ricardo Lopez from the Parks Department. 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 Mike Paisley to the Board of Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. Councilman Krasnai moved to appoint Paul Maple to the Parks Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein,Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. B. Discussion/Action and appointment to the Animal Control Advisory Board. Councilwoman Davis moved to approve the appointment of Dr. Kevin Kunde, Tracy Barrera, Phillip Mansfield, Linda Winn and Jason Wiederstein as City Official to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. C. Discussion/Action and the casting of votes for the Board of Directors election for the Guadalupe Appraisal District. Councilman Winn moved to cast all 111 votes to Lesley Pedde for the Board of Directors election for the Guadalupe County Appraisal District. Motion was seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For: Council 2 Members: Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Liparoto, Davis and Hetzel; Against: None; Abstain: Pedde. Motion carried 6 to 0. D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the City of Cibolo taking over Loop 539 from TxDOT. Councilman Wiederstein moved to have staff initiate the process of possible takeover of Loop 539 from TxDOT. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn,Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the portion of Green Valley Road that belongs to the County. This item was tabled until the next regular scheduled meeting. F. Discussion/Action and direction to staff to adopt a new slogan for the City of Cibolo to identify and strengthen community pride and also serve as an announcement that there is something special about the City. Councilman Winn moved to have staff bring forth a resolution adopting the City of Cibolo's new slogan as "City of Choice". Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. G. Discussion/Action on authorizing the City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services to offer a Subscription/Membership program for sale within the boundaries of Cibolo, Texas where Schertz EMS provides ambulance service. Councilman Wiederstein moved to authorize the City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services to offer a Subscription/Membership program for sale within the boundaries of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. 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 schedule for December 2009 and January 2010. 9. Discussion/Action(BuildingItems) ems) A. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the final acceptance of the Height of Cibolo, Unit 1. Councilman Winn moved to approve the final acceptance of the Heights of Cibolo, Unit 1. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hetzel. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. B. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the final acceptance of the Height of Cibolo,Unit 2. Councilman Winn moved to approve the final acceptance of the Heights of Cibolo, Unit 2. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 3 C.Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the preliminary acceptance of Cibolo Vistas,Unit 2A. Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the preliminary acceptance of Cibolo Vistas, Unit 2. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wiederstein. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 10. Ordinance A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 650 and establishing a new Ordinance and establishing a three percent fee for the use of credit and debit cards for the payment of City debt for the use of a credit card for payment of City debt. Councilman Winn moved to approve repealing Ordinance No. 650 and establishing a new Ordinance and establishing a three percent fee for use of credit and debit cards for the payment of City debt for the use of a credit card for payment of City debt. Motion was seconded by Councilman Wiederstein. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7to0. 11. Resolution A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution authorizing a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2010 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. Councilman Winn moved to approve a resolution authorizing a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2010 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program. Motion was seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to establish a catchphrase or slogan for the City of Cibolo identifying it as a"Preferred Community of Choice"for residents, commercial owners and developers. Councilman Winn moved to approve the resolution to establish a new slogan for the City of Cibolo as "City of Choice". Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein,Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. C. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to cast votes for the Board of Directors election for the Guadalupe Appraisal District. Councilman Winn moved to approve a resolution to cast all 111 votes Cibolo has for the Board of Directors of Guadalupe Appraisal District to Lesley Pedde. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None; Abstain: Pedde. Motion carried 6 to 0. D. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution of the City of Cibolo amending, reviewing the Investment Policy; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date. Councilman Winn moved to approve the Resolution amending,reviewing the Investment Policy; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Motion was seconded 4 by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 12. Executive Session The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec.551.071 Consultation with Attorney and Sec. 551.072 (Real Property) to discuss the following: A. Discuss legal and contractual matters regarding condemnation of approximately a 2.32 acre tract of property located at 1020 Town Creek Road, Cibolo, Texas. Council adjourned into Executive Session at 7:50 p.m. 13. Open Session Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/give direction, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session. Council reconvened into regular session at 7:57 p.m. Councilman Liparoto moved to authorize the City Manager and City Attorney to proceed with contractual matters regarding approximately 2.32 acre tract of property located at 1020 Town Creek Road for the purpose of the Town Creek Drainage Project. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 14. City Manager's Message A. City Projects and Initiatives 1. Capital Improvement Program 2. Administration/Finance 3. Courts 4. Community Development Services 5. Economic Development Services 6. Fire Department 7. Police Department 8. Public Works 9. Public Utilities 10. Parks and Multi-Event Center B. Grant Update The City Manager went over all the items in A and B above. 5 15. Staff Updates A. Capital Projects Schedule B. Staff Department Reports a. Community Development Services b. Court c. Street&Drainage d. Parks e. Utility The items above were provided to council in their packets. Council had no questions. 16. City Council request(s) regarding,specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas. Staff informed council of the following items that will be brought to council at the next regular scheduled meeting: 1. Financials 2. Discussion/Action on traffic devices in the City of Cibolo 3. Discussion/Action on establishing a Sex Offenders Resident Ordinance 4. Discussion/Action on proposal for possible signs for Rich and Veteran Memorial Park 5. Discussion/Action on a Fee Schedule for Rich Park(Ball fields) 6. Resolution on check signing procedures 7. Ordinance for a school zone at Schlather Immediate School 8. Staff Updates: Charleston Parke 1 &2 and the Animal Control Facility Council had no other items to add to the next agenda. 17. Adjournment Councilwoman Davis moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:14 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Wiederstein, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF JANUARY 2010. enmfe artman Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Cimics, TRMC City Secretary 6