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Min CC 09/10/2019Of C/0 J O i Joe Font spoke on the monument sign going into Thistle Creek Subdivision that is in disrepair. Mr. Font stated that he has taken upon himself with help from a few others to clean up the area around the sign. There is no HOA in this area of Thistle Creek and he wanted to see if the city could do anything to help. Cindy Spencer was in support of the pump and haul ordinance. Ms. Spencer did not think cell phones were needed — they were not the solution. She was in favor of background checks and thought they were important. Ms. Spencer congratulated Mr. Troncoso for becoming Cibolo's new Fire Chief. James Guyett stated that he attended the Special hearing and council got it right. The mayor's issue needs to be decided by the judicial branch not by city council. He also stated that some members of council are making comments that are inappropriate and against the city charter. Mr. Guyett stated be would be making a formal complaint. Robert Thies supported the EDC new position and the promotion of Ms. Lee. Cassandra Kearns congratulated Chief Troncoso for being selected Cibolo's new chief. Ms. Kearns spoke on background checks and stated that she has been on a lot of committee's include the Stock Show and Rodeo and they do not do background checks on their volunteers. The volunteers for the Rodeo work with or around children all the time. She felt that the council already vets the individuals before they take a vote. If the council wants to place an additional item on the application form that's what they should do. Ms. Kearns also spoke on behavior on social media — watch what you are doing and saying. Kara Latimer also spoke on background checks and stated that volunteers serve at the pleasure of council. Ms. Latimer also stated that there needed to be more oversight with the budget. Jim Twenter did not feel that we needed to add the additional expense of cell phones in the budget. He also was in favor of the no thru traffic on Tolle Road. Melvin Hicks ask when the repair work would be done at FM 1103 and FM 78. He stated that P&Z did not need phones. Mr. Hicks also talked about transparency. He stated that the city charter called for six year maximum terms that a person could serve on council. The old charter read three two year terms the new charter reads two three year terms — either way it was a maximum of six years on council before you had to step down. 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 August 27, 2019. B. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Budget Workshop Meeting held on August 21, 2019. C. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Budget Workshop Meeting held on August 27, 2019 D. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special Meeting held on September 3, 2019. E. Approval of the June 2019 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. F. Approval of the June 2018 Revenue and Expense Report pending the final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. G. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30, 2019 pending the final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2018/2019 fiscal year. Councilman Garrett made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 8. Staff Updates/Discussion A. Police Department— Chief Hugghins stated that they had a ceremony prior to council meeting for five new Police Officers. B. Fire Department — Mr. Herrera introduced Mario Troncoso who will become the new Fire Chief effective 1 October 2019. C. Corot D. Planning & Engineering Department E. IT Department F. Administration Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action and Confirmation of the appointment of LaRon Jones as Chairman and Carole Herr as Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Councilman Woliver made the motion to approve the appointment of LaRon Jones as Chairman and Carole Herr as Vice Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Garrett. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. Mayor Pro -Tem Gibbs gave the Oath of Office to both Mr. Jones and Ms. Herr. B. Discussion/Action on possible adding city issue cell phones into the budget for City Council, Planning & Zoning and Economic Development members. Councilman Allen made the motion to approve adding city issue cell phones into the budget for City Council. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Councilman Allen; Against: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Byrd, Gibbs, Woliver and Hicks. Motion failed 1 to 6. C. Discussion/Action to authorize the City Manager to issue a Purchase order authorizing LCRA to install a P25 70 MHz antenna to the existing Cibolo Water Tower for a project fee of five hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars ($537,000). Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve authorizing the City Manager to issue a Purchase order authorizing LCRA to install a P25 70 MHz antenna to the existing Cibolo Water Tower for a project fee of five hundred thirty-seven thousand dollars ($537,000). Motion was seconded by Councilman Woliver. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. D. Discussion and direction to staff on no thru truck traffic on Tolle Road. Council discussed this item and many of the council thought that this was a problem. Chief Hugghins stated that he had a police officer count the number of trucks that went down Tolle Road early in the day. Council decided that Chief Hugghins will do additional surveys and bring an ordinance back to council at a later date. E. Discussion on a Workshop for Cibolo Council and Police Deportment on CBD. Chief Hugghins stated that a few of his police officers did attend a class held by Dr. Jackson and it was very educational. Dr. Jackson is willing to hold other class for both staff the community. F. Discussion on attorney fees for the current year and a breakdown on amount the city spent on the cost of the hearing that was scheduled on July 20, 2019. Ms. Miranda the Finance Director stated that she would send out to council a breakdown of the fees. G. Discussion and direction to staff on signage for crosswalks in the centerline on Main Street in the downtown area. Staff will bring more information back to council on this item. Staff will also look to see if the city would be able to apply for a GVEC Grant to cover the cost or some of the cost for this type of project. 1-1. Discussion/Action on forming a three member Sub -Committee of City Council to make a recommendation to the full council on possible background checks for City Council and all Volunteers for Committee, Commissions, Boards and Corporations. Councilman Woliver made the motion to form a Sub -Committee consisting of Council Members Garrett, Gibbs and Woliver to make a recommendation to the full council on possible background checks for City Council and all Volunteers for Committee, Commissions, Boards and Corporations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. For: Council Members: Gibbs, Byrd and Woliver; Against: Council Members: Garrett, Schultes, Allen and Hicks. Motion failed 3 to 4. Councilman Allen made a motion to form a Sub -Committee consisting of Council Members Hicks, Woliver and Allen to make a recommendation to the full council on possible background checks for City Council and all Volunteers for Committee, Commissions, Boards and Corporations. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Hicks, Woliver, Allen, Gibbs, and Schultes; Against: Council Members Garrett and Byrd. Motion carried 5 to 2. 1. Discussion and direction to staff on a possible ordinance to cover sludge waste and roads vehicles can travel when hauling sludge in the City of Cibolo. Staff will be bring an ordinance back to council on this item the first meeting in October. J. Presentation/Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars or meetings for the City of Cibolo. Councilman Hicks stated that he attended an AAMPO Meeting and that there will be a Workshop coving GIS and Planning on September 26 if anyone would like to attend. K. Discussion on items council would like to see on fixture agendas. No additional items listed. L. 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 calendars for September and October 2019. 10. Ordinances A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo adopting the budget for the fiscal year 2019- 2020 beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020 and amending the budget for the preceding fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Councilman Byrd made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo adopting the budget for the fiscal year 2019-2020 beginning October 1, 2019 and ending September 30, 2020 and amending the budget for the preceding fiscal year ending September 30, 2019. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Byrd, Gibbs and Woliver; Against: Council Members: Allen and Hicks. Motion carried 5 to 2. B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo to ratify an increase in property tax revenues from last year's operating budget as reflected in the 2019-2020 proposed budget. Councilman Woliver made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo to ratify an increase in property tax revenues from last year's operating budget as reflected in the 2019-2020 proposed budget. Motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Byrd, Gibbs and Woliver; Against: Council Members Allen and Hicks. Motion carried 5 to 2. C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo levying a tax rate for Maintenance and Operations for tax year 2019 and levying a tax rate for Interest and Sinking for tax year 2019. Councilman Byrd moved that the property tax rate be increase by the adoption of a tax rate of $0.4935, which is effectively a 6.5 percent increase in the tax rate. Motion was seconded by Councilman Woliver. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Byrd, Gibbs and Woliver; Against: Council Members Allen and Hicks. Motion carried 5 to 2. 11. Executive Session The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074, Personnel Matters to Discuss: A. Annual Performance Evaluation of the City Manager. Council convened into executive session at 9:59 p.m. 12. Open Session Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session. Council reconvened into open session at 10:33 p.m. Councilman Woliver made the motion to increase the City Manager salary 3%. Motion was seconded by Councilman Byrd. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0. 13. Adjournment Councilman Garrett made the motion adjourn the meeting at 10:36 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: Council Members: Schultes, Garrett, Gibbs, Allen, Woliver and Hicks; Against: Councilman Byrd. Motion carried 6 to 1. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2019. 4Stosh Bo Mayor ATTEST Peggy Cimics, TRMC City Secretary