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Min CC 08/28/2007 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S.MAIN August 28,2007 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order -Meeting was called to order by Mayor Hartman at 7:00 p.m. 2. Roll Call Mayor Hartman Mayor Pro-Tem Winn Councilman Royal-Absent Councilman Krasnai Councilman Owens Councilwoman Davis—arrived at 7:04 Councilman Hicks Councilman Hetzel 3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Councilman Owens 4. Pledge of Alle ig ance—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) No citizens signed up to be heard. 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 councilmember 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 Budget Workshop held on August 13,2007. B. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on August 14,2007. C. Approval of the minutes of the Budget Workshop held on August 20,2007 D. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on August 20,2007. E. Acceptance of the Revenue & Expense Report for the Month of July 2007 pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2007 Fiscal Year. F. Acceptance of the July 2007 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the 2007 Fiscal Year. Councilman Winn moved to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members:Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None Motion carried 5 to 0. 7. Public Hearing A. Public Hearing to consider and act upon a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a variance to the 25-foot front building setback for an encroachment of 32.4 inches (2.7 feet) on Lot 52,Block 5 of the Willowbridge Unit 6 Subdivision(105 Willow Wood). Mayor Hartman opened the Public Hearing at 7:04 p.m. Trey Marsh representing Centex spoke to council on the variance. Councilman Owens made a motion to table the item until the homeowner is contacted to see if they agree to the variance. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Owens, Davis and Hetzel; Against: Councilman Krasnai, Winn and Hicks. Mayor Hartman made the tie breaking vote against tabling the item. Motion failed 3 to 4. Councilman Winn moved to approve the variance to the 25 foot front building setback on Lot 52, Block 5 of the Willowbridge Unit 6 Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Councilman: Krasnai, Winn and Hicks; Against: Council Members: Owens, Davis and Hetzel. Mayor Hartman cast the tie breaking vote to accept the variance as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion carried 4 to 3. 8. Presentation A. Presentation from Terry Hinze, SCUCISD Intergovernmental Relations Committee on an update of the Schertz Cibolo Universal City Independent School District programs and initiatives. This item was pulled and will be brought back the last meeting in September. B. Presentation from Amy Madison regarding the AT Tour Cure event scheduled for Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the Rockin' R River Rides in New Braunfels, Texas. The AT Tour Cure is a world record attempt by ultra runner Tim Borland to run 63 marathons in 63 days to benefit the AT Children's Project, a 5010 foundation that funds specific research on Ataxia Telangiectasia, a rare and fatal childhood disease. Amy Madison,Vice President and Cibolo citizen briefed the Council on A-T Children's Project. 9. Buildina Items A. Discussion/Action regarding the preliminary acceptance of Buffalo Crossing Unit 4. Councilman Winn moved to approve the preliminary acceptance of Buffalo Crossing Unit 4. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. 10. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action on appointments and re-appointments to 5-Year C1P Sub-Committees and all other Cibolo Commissions and Committees with a current vacancy. Councilman Winn moved to re-appoint Perry Blanton to the Impact Fee Committee. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. Councilman Winn moved to appoint Cassandra Staples to the Parks and Recreation omission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. Councilman Winn moved to appoint Jennifer Holmquist to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. B. Discussion/Action to accept the 5-Year Capital Improvements Committee Report regarding the 2008- 2012 Capital Improvements Program. Councilman Hicks moved to accept the 5-Year Capital Improvements Committee Report regarding the 2008-2012 Capital Improvement Program. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members:Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Davis,Hicks and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. C. Discussion/Action on receiving a report from the Charter Review Commission and discussion regarding the prepared ballot of Charter amendments submitted by the Charter Review Commission. Mr. Ruppert, Co Chairman of the Charter Review Committee presented his report and prepared ballot of Charter amendments. Councilman Winn moved to receive the report and to look at scheduling workshops to go over the items in the report. Motion was seconded by Councilman Owens. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. D. Discussion/Action regarding City of Cibolo signage at major entry points to the City. Council directed staff to look at the cost of the signage and to bring back to council last meeting in September. E. Discussion/Action regarding the recommendation from the Street & Drainage Commission on options to install pedestrian safety improvements along the low water crossing at Deer Creek Boulevard at Dietz Creek. This item was table so staff/attorney could check and see if the City would have any liability issues if handrails were or were not installed at this site. F. Discussion/Action regarding the recommendation from the Street&Drainage Commission to adopt a standard for school routes and school crossing criteria. Garth Coursen from Street&Drainage did speak to council on this item. Councilwoman Davis moved to adopt the recommendation from the Street & Drainage Commission as a guide for the City to use for school routes and school crossing criteria. Motion was seconded by Councilman Owens. For: Council Members: Krasnai,Owens,Winn,Hicks,Davis and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. G. Discussion/Action-authorizing Cibolo Community Advancement Network (CCAN) the use of City property. This item was briefed by Jennifer Hartman and it was concerning the Cibolofest for 2007. The date of the Cibolofest will be October 27 and they will be setting up a pumpkin patch this year requesting the use of City property for this event. Councilman Winn moved to approve the use of City property for CCAN/Cibolofest. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Hicks,Davis and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. H. Discussion/Action to initiate the closure of Town Creek Road from Wiedner Road south to Main Street. Councilman Krasnai moved to initiate the closure of Town Creek Road from Wiedner Road south to Main Street. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn,Davis,Hicks and Hetzel; Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. I. Discussion/Action regarding a four way stop at the intersection of Cibolo Valley Drive and Green Valley Road. Councilman Hicks moved to approve the four way stop at the intersection of Cibolo Valley Drive and Green Valley Road. Motion was seconded by Councilman Winn. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Davis,Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. J. Discussion/Action on providing staff with direction regarding the local option to exempt goods in transit as specified by H.B. 621 passed by the Texas Legislators in the 2007 session.And to establish the date,time and place for a Public Hearing required by said H.B. 621. Councilman Winn moved to establish the date of September 4, 2007 at City Hall starting at 7:00 p.m. for the Public Hearing on H.B. 621. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Davis,Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. K. Discussion/Action to respond to the City of Schertz proposed re-zoning. Councilman Winn moved to have staff forward comments to the City of Schertz and specifically state the concerns/opposition to the intense zoning proposed immediately adjacent to Cibolo's existing and evolving residential areas. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn,Davis,Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. L. Discussion/Action to provide direction to City staff regarding initiating discussions with the Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) to explore water supply options for the City of Cibolo. Councilman Hicks moved to direct staff to approach the SSLGC to investigate the range participation options. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens,Winn, Davis,Hicks and Hetzel;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0. M. Discussion/Action and direction to staff on initiating the annexation process for the City of Cibolo on the property generally located north of Green Valley Road and east of Cibolo Valley Drive. Councilman Winn moved to approve the initiating the annexation process for the properties generally located north of Green Valley Road and east of Cibolo Valley Drive. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. 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 September calendar. 11. Resolution A. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution between the City of Cibolo and the City of Schertz establishing a common boundary for future areas of growth. Councilman Winn moved to approve the resolution between the City of Cibolo and the City of Schertz establishing a common boundary for future areas of growth. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis and Hicks; Against: Councilman Hetzel. Motion carried 5 to 1. 12. Executive Session The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Sec. 551.071 Attorney Client Consultation. A. Discussion regarding Cibolo Valley Drive Park expenditures for improvements. B. Discussion regarding the Koehler Drainage Easement. Council convened into executive session at 9:25 p.m. 13. Open Session Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/or give staff direction, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session. Council reconvened into Regular Session at 10:00 p.m. 14. Staff Updates A. Springtree Knuckle B. Capital Project Schedule-2006/2007 Bond Projects C. Wells Ranch City Manager Todd Parton briefed the council on the items listed above. 15. City Council request(s)regarding_specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas. No items mentioned by council for the next meeting. 16. Adjournment Councilwoman Davis moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:11 p.m. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: Council Members: Krasnai, Owens, Winn, Davis, Hicks and Hetzel; Against: None. Motion carried 6 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2007. � nnifer rtman Mayor ATTEST: Peggy Cimics City Secretary