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Min CC 04/14/2009 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Or c,a R � O CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S. MAIN April 14, 2009 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hartman at 7:01 P.M. 2. Roll Call Mayor Hartman Ron Pedde Tony Krasnai Atrell Owens—absent Mark Winn Diane Davis Steve Liparoto Dick Hetzel Staff: Interim City Manager Bruce Pearson, City Secretary Peggy Cimics, City Attorney Miguel Matos, Finance Director Lara Feagins, Interim Police Chief Tom Curd, Fire Chief Roger Niemietz and Jonette Ellis Planner. 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. The following individuals signed up to be heard: Matt Smith of 209 S. Main spoke to council on the recent road work on S. Main. Mr. Smith stated that he was led to believe that there would be a parking lane on his side of the street. He also stated that the grade to his driveway is very steep and unsafe and requested council to take a look at it. Carol Smith of 209 S. Main also spoke on the road conditions on S. Main. Al Gillen of 232 Anvil Place asked the Mayor to read the script on the awards being presented so those in the audience would know exactly what the award was for. He also wanted to know what was being done on citizen complaints and why the City does not have an event calendar on the web site. 1 6. Presentation A. Presentation to Chief Tom Curd for five years of faithful and dedicated service to the City of Cibolo. B. Recognition to Gilbert Castro for his selection for the"Guardian Angel Award". C. Presentation to Balis (Bud)Dailey on his retirement from the City of Cibolo. Councilman Krasnai recognized Detective Castro for his selection for the "Guardian Angel Award. Mayor Hartman presented the award to Tom Curd for five years service to the City and the memento to Bud Dailey on his retirement from the City of Cibolo. Council took a fifteen minute break to celebrate with Bud Dailey and his family his retirement with cake and drinks. Council reconvened into regular session at 7:32 P.M. 7. 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 March 24, 2009. Councilman Pedde moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. 8. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action on the removal, appointments and re-appointments to Cibolo Boards, Commissions, Committees and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. Councilman Winn moved to appoint Bruce Winters to the Board of Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. Council tabled to the next meeting the appointments/reappointments to,the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. B. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the City of Cibolo accepting payment of utility bills by credit card or via the internet. This item was tabled until the April 28,2009 meeting. C. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on filling the position of Assistant City Manager with an interim Assistant Manager. This item was tabled. D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on upsizing the water line on Meek Street. This item was discussed by council and staff. Councilman Pedde did request that staff provide a list of all areas in the City in which we are area of that would require the upsizing of water lines. 2 E. Receive a report and discussion on the Canyon Regional Water Authority (CRWA) meeting that was scheduled for April 6, 2009. Councilman Liparoto gave council an update on the Canyon Regional Water Authority Meeting of April 6, 2009. F. Discussion/Action and approval/disapproval of the sixth amendment to Water Purchase Contract with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Canyon Regional Water Authority and the City of Cibolo. Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the sixth amendment to Water Purchase Contract with Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority, Canyon Regional Water Authority an the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. G. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the acceptance of infrastructure for Charleston Parke Unit I&II and other related issues. This item was tabled. H. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on changing the speed limit and stop sign and establishing a school zone on Green Valley Road between Town Creek Road and Green Valley Loop. Council requested a traffic study from Klein Engineering. This item was also sent to the Street and Drainage Commission for their recommendation. I. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the purchase of a swing set for Veterans Memorial Park. This item will be sent to the Parks and Recreation Commission with council recommendation that one set of swings at Rich Park be moved to Veterans Memorial Park. J. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on repairing or replacing the road into Niemietz Park. This item was briefed by Bruce Pearson Interim City Manager on cost involved in replacing or repairing the road going into Niemietz Park. Council directed staff to proceed with the repair and to bring the replacement of the road up at the budget meetings scheduled for June/July 2009. K. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on establishing a Railroad Quiet Zone and/or evaluating alternatives. Council directed staff to work with Union Pacific and see what we can work out. L. Discussion/Action regarding a contract between the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and the City of Cibolo for professional services for the 2008/2009 budget. Councilman Winn moved to approve the contract between the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation and the City of Cibolo for professional services for the 2008/2009 budget in the amount of $12,180. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai,Winn,Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. 3 M. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on procurement of equipment for the Multi-Event Facility. This item will be brought back to council at the next regular meeting as a budget adjustment. N. 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 April and May 2009. Planning and Zoning Meeting scheduled for April has been cancelled. 9. Ordinance A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances providing for a Hotel Occupancy Tax of seven(7%). Councilman Winn moved to approval the ordinance amending Chapter 70 of the Code of Ordinances providing for a Hotel Occupancy Tax of seven percent. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance setting dates, times and place for Public Hearings on the proposed annexation by the City of Cibolo of a 1,115.36 acre tract of land generally located south of Lower Seguin Road and extending pass Interstate 10. Councilman Liparoto moved to approve an ordinance setting the date, time and place for a Public Hearing of the proposed annexation of 1,115.36 tract of land generally located south of Lower Seguin Road and extending pass Interstate 10. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hetzel. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. 10. Resolution A. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution supporting legislation to increase public accountability of Water Supply Corporations. Councilman Winn moved to approve a resolution supporting legislation to increase public accountability of Water Supply Corporations. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to submit a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice, COPS Hiring and Recovery Program. Councilman Winn moved to approve a resolution authorizing the Chief of Police to submit a grant application to the U. S. Department of Justice. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; 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.4 551.071 Consultation with Attorney to discuss the following: A. Discuss legal issues regarding Green Valley Special Utility District. Council convened into Executive Session at 8:28 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 8:56 P.M. 13. Staff Updates A. Capital Projects Schedule B. Police and Fire Station Update D. Department Reports All above item were briefed by Bruce Pearson. 14. City Council requests regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas. Councilwoman Davis requested a discussion on procedures for answering citizen's complaints. She also requested an item on exempt/non-exempt employees and the Federal Labor Standard Act. Councilman Winn requested an executive session on Personnel Matters to discuss the possible appointment, employment,reassignment, duties and contract for Bruce Pearson, Interim City Manager. 15. Adjournment Councilwoman Davis made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:06 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Pedde, Krasnai, Winn, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF MAY 2009. () . 1, Jennifer Hartman Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Cimics City Secretary 5