Min CC 03/24/2009 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
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CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200-S. MAIN
March 24,200:9
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Hartman called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Hartman
Councilman Pedde
Councilman Krasnai—absent
Councilman Owens
Councilman Winn- absent
Councilwoman Davis
Councilman Liparoto
Councilman Hetzel
Staff. City Manage Todd Parton, ACM Bruce Pearson, City Secretary Peggy Cimics, City
Attorney Miguel Matos, Finance Director Lara Feagins, Police Lieutenant Chris Kotzur , Fire
Chief Roger Niemietz, Community Development Nancy McBeth
3. Invocation—Councilman Owens gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Councilman Liparoto.
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 spoke to council:
Mark Gonzales from the Office of Congressman Henry Cuellar introduced himself as the
Congressman Cuellar Service Representative.. He passed-out cards and-let council and those in
the audience know that if with needed help with VA, Social Security and any other issue of
concern to please contact him.
Joel Hicks, 203 Lamar spoke to council. on the possibility of.re-paving the road going into
Niemietz Park.
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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 March 10,2009.
B. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report for the Month of January 2009 pending final
acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2009 Fiscal Year.
C. Acceptance of the January 2009 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's
financial audit for the 2009 Fiscal Year.
Councilman Pedde moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Owens. For: Council Members: Pedde, Owens, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None.
Motion carried 5 to 0.
7. Presentation
A. Presentation to Tom Curd and Sheila Edmondson for five years of faithful and dedicated
service to the City of Cibolo.
Mayor Hartman presented Sheila Edmondson a certificate for five years of faithful and dedicated
service to the City of Cibolo.
B. Faith In Action presentation on Church Community Service Programs.
Council received a presentation from Schertz United Methodist Church.
8. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on the removal, appointments and re-appointments to Cibolo Boards,
Commissions, Committees and Cibolo Economic Development Corporation.
Councilman Owens moved to approve the appointment of Tex Farnsworth, Jennifer Holmquist
and Lesley Pedde to the Cibolo Board of Adjustments. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Hetzel. For: Council Members: Pedde, Owens, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against: None.
Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Receive a report and Discussion/Action to accept the FY 2008 Audit Report as presented by
Armstrong, Vaughn and Associates.
Council received a report from Debbie Fraser, Armstrong, Vaughn and Associates on the City's
FY 2008 audit. Councilman Pedde moved to accept the report as presented. Motion was
seconded by Councilman Liparoto. For: Council Members: Pedde, Owens, Davis, Liparoto and
Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
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C. Receive a report, Discussion/Action and direction to staff on a proposal to provide
Retirement Plan Services to the City of Cibolo.
Council received a presentation from Pete Mayberry from ICMA-RC on their retirement plan
administration, education, recordkeeping, and investment management services. Council
requested staff to bring a resolution back to council at the next regular scheduled meeting.
D. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on the acceptance of infrastructure for Charleston
Parke Unit I &II and other related issues.
C.A. Elder representing Wilshire Homes briefed council on his company working trying to get
items corrected. This item was placed on the agenda by Councilman Krasnai who was not in
attendance at the meeting. This item will be back on the next agenda and Mr. Elder stated that
he would try and make the meeting.
E. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on ordinances the City of Cibolo has in place
regarding sprinkler systems and irrigation systems.
No action taken.
F. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on installing fire hydrants on Green Valley Road
from FM 1103 west to Town Creek Road.
Staff is working with Green Valley Water on installing fire hydrants along this roadway.
G. 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.
This item was tabled until the first meeting in April.
H. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on testimony before the State House/State Senate on
bills affecting the City of Cibolo.
Councilman Owens moved to authorize the City staff to testify before the State House/Senate on
bills affecting the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Pedde. For: Council
Members: Pedde, Owens,Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
I. 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 reviewed the calendars for March and April 2009.
9. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance amending Ordinance 879 Bexar Waste Contract with
the City of Cibolo. (Staff)
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10. Resolution
A. Approval/Disapproval of an appointment to the CRWA Board of Trustees for a two year
term.
Councilman Liparoto moved to approve the appointment of Ron Pedde to the CRWA Board of
Trustees for a two year term. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council
Members: Pedde, Owens,Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an appointment to the CRWA Board of Managers for a one year
term.
Councilman Pedde moved to approve the appointment of Bruce Pearson to the CRWA Board of
Managers for a one year tem. Motion was seconded by Councilman Owens. For: Council
Members: Pedde, Owens, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
11. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec.
551.071 Consultation with Attorney to discuss the following:
A. Discuss legal issues regarding the following litigation filed by Roy Lee Parker: Roy Lee
Parker vs. City of Cibolo, Civil No. SA-08-CA-1010-PM. United States District Court,
Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division.
B. Discuss legal issues regarding Green Valley Special Utility District.
Council adjourned into executive session at 8:12 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 8:31 P.M.
13. Staff Updates
A. Capital Projects Schedule
B. Old Town Zoning
C. Bexar Met Lease
D. Staff Updates
Assistant City Manager Bruce Pearson briefed the council on the above items.
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14. City Council request(s) regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future
agendas.
Councilman Liparoto requested an item on the agenda to cover what is being done to up size the
water line on Meek Street. Councilman Owens would like an item to cover the possibility of
paying utility bills on line. Councilman Hetzel would like staff give an update on what needs to
be accomplished to replace or repair the road going into Niemietz Park. Councilman Pedde
would like council to receive information on any bill that staff may be going to Austin to testify
on for the City of Cibolo.
15. Adjournment
Councilman Liparoto moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:50 P.M. Motion was seconded by
Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Pedde, Owens, Davis, Liparoto and Hetzel;
Against:None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF APRIL 2009.
Jennife an
Mayor
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Peggy Cimics
City Secretary
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