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Min CC 03/27/2007 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S.MAIN March 27,2007 7:00 P.M. NIINUTES 1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order by Mayor Sutton at 7:01 P.M. 2. Roll Call Mayor Sutton Councilman Royal Councilman Krasnai Councilman Ramcharan Councilman Winn Councilwoman Davis Staff: City Manager Todd Parton City Secretary—Peggy Cimics Police Chief—Mark Riffe Finance—Lara Feagins Community Development—Nancy McBeth 3. Invocation—Invocation was given by Mayor Sutton 4. Pledge of Allegiance—Councilman Ramcharan 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)(Limit of three minutes each). 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 councihnember 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 Council Meeting held on March 13,2007. Councilman Winn moved to approve the minutes of Regular Council Meeting held on March 13, 2007. Councilman Ramcharan seconded the motion. For: Council Members: Royal,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn and Davis;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. 7. Public Hearing Cibolo City Council will hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of considering amending Ordinance No. 661 (Cibolo Master Plan), Section 5 and 8,Future Land Use and Transportation Master Plan. Mayor Sutton opened the public hearing at 7:03 P.M. No citizens or council spoke and the Mayor closed the public hearing at 7:04 P.M. 8. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action on appointments and re-appointments to 5-Year CIP Sub-Committees and all other Cibolo Commissions and Committees with a current vacancy. This item was pulled from the agenda. Councilman Ramcharan moved to reopen this item at 7:11 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. Mr. James Schindler presented himself to council as a volunteer for the Planning & Zoning Commission. He told council a little about himself, his work and civic activities. Councilman Royal moved to appoint James Schindler to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. B. Discussion and direction to staff on amending Ordinance No. 661 (Master Plan)and section 5 and 8, Future Land Use and Transportation Master Plan. Nancy McBeth, Community Development explained to council the amendments to Ordinance No. 661. Councilman Winn, moved to except the concept as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal, Against: None.,Motion carried 5 to 0. C. Progress report and update by Mr.Akin on Cibolo Valley Park. Larry Akin briefed council on Cibolo Valley Park. 11c.stated that they have been concentrating on clearing the site but weather has delayed them. They would include basketball court,ball fields and bathroom facilities in the plan. Mr.Akin agreed to have a written agreement worked out by the City Manager and himself to council in two weeks. D. Receive a report from the Parks and Recreation Commission on proposed modifications to the pavilion at Niemietz Park. This item was briefed by Mr. Simpson of the Parks and Recreation Commission. E. Discussion/Action on the vandalism at Rich Park. This item was on the last meeting as an update item and was direct to be brought back so council could discuss. Council directed staff to look into the cost of cameras, redoing the gate and putting in tamper proof fixtures. F. Discussion/Action on testimony before the State House/State Senate on bills affecting the City of Cibolo. Councilman Winn moved to give the City Manager the authorization to give testimony before the State House/State on bills affecting the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royal. For: Council Members:Davis,Winn,Ramcharan,Krasnai and Royal;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. G. Discussion/Action on the Articles of Incorporation establishing the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation. Motion was made by Councilman Winn to table this item to the next regular scheduled meeting. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royal. H. Discussion/Action on authorizing the City Manager to contract for architectural services with Archimedia for the City of Cibolo. Councilman Winn moved to authorize the City Manager to contract for architectural services with Archimedia for the City of Cibolo. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Royal, Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn and Davis;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. I. Discussion/Action on the location of speed signs and children at play signs at Crimson Tree/Dove Wing. Councilman Ramcharan stated that the work had been completed and he wanted to give thanks to the Police Chief Mark Riffe. The chief thanked Robert Vela Public Works and his crew for taking care of the work as soon as they were notified. J. Discussion/Action on accepting the park land in the Buffalo Crossing Subdivision. Councilman Royal moved to transfer the title of the park site to a Non-Profit Trust for holding. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. K. Discussion/Action on setting the date,time and place to hold a Mid-Year Town Hall Meeting. Discussion was held among council members on setting a date, time and place for Mid-Year Town Hall Meeting. Councilman Winn moved to set the date for the Town Hall Meeting on April 19, 2007 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at City Hall, 200 S. Main, Cibolo, Texas. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Royal,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn and Davis;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. L. Discussion/Action on accepting a bid for road repair. Councilman Winn moved to reject all bids for road repair and directed staff to work with the City Engineer to re-scope the bid. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Royal, Krasnai, Ramcharan,Winn and Davis;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. M. Discussion/Action on a Development Agreement between the City of Cibolo and Bilmar Construction and Laredo Cibolo. Councilman Winn moved to authorize the city manager to proceed with attorneys in executing the Development Agreement between the City of Cibolo and Bilmar Construction. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royal. For: Council Members: Royal, Krasnai, Ramcharan, Winn and Davis; Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. N. Receive a report from the City Manager and discussion/action on the City of Cibolo's Impact Fees. City Manager Todd Parton briefed the council on impact fees. Councilman Winn approved the report as presented. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royal. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal;Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. O. 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 calendar for April and May 2007 9. Ordinances A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance amending the budget for FY 2006/7. Councilman Winn moved to approve the ordinance to amend the budget for FY 2006/7. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal, Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance providing for the extension of Cibolo,Texas city limits by the annexation of a tract of land containing 79.978 acres divided into three areas,those being tract 1 with 29.312 acres,tract 2 with 22.108 acres and tract 3 with27.560 acres generally located south of FM 78 and approximately one mile east of Country Lane. Councilman Winn moved to approve the ordinance extending,the Cibolo city limits by annexing 79.798 acres generally located south of FM 78 and approximately one mile east of Country Lane. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Davis, Winn, Ramcharan, Krasnai and Royal, Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance providing for the extension of Cibolo,Texas city limits by the annexation of a tract of land containing 177.22 acres generally located south of FM 78 and approximately 1.25 miles east of Country Lane. Councilman Winn moved to approve the ordinance to extend the Cibolo city limits by annexing 177.22 acres generally located south of FM 78 and approximately 1.25 miles east of Country Lane. For: Council Members: Davis,Winn,Ramcharan,Krasnai and Royal,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. 10. Resolutions A. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution appointing a representative to the Board of Trustees of Canyon Regional Water Authority. Councilman Winn moved to approve the resolution appointing Ron Pedde to the Board of Trustees of Canyon Regional Water Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Daivs, Winn,Ramcharan,Krasnai and Royal,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. B. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution appointing a representative to the Board of Managers of Canyon Regional Water Authority. Councilman Winn moved to approve the resolution appointing Todd Parton to the Board of Managers of Canyon Regional Water Authority. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Davis,Winn,Ramcharan,Krasnai and Royal,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. 11. Staff Updates A. Capital Projects B. Overview of City Projects C. Town Center Plan D. Warrant Round-Up Rudy Klein City Engineer briefed council on the capital projects. Todd Parton City Manager briefed on the remaining items. 12. City Council requests)regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas. Councilman Winn stated that he would like an item on the next agenda addressing the re-opening of Spring tree Hollow and Cibolo Valley Drive. Councilman Krasnai would like an item recognizing the Steel Band on being selected as the only band in Texas to play at Carnegie Hall. Mayor Sutton request a discussion/action item on 13 . Adjournment Councilwoman Davis moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:35 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman Royal. For: Davis,Winn,Ramcharan,Krasnai and Royal,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 101"DAY OF APRIL 2007. M/a ATTEST: /1Z-7 Peggy Cimics City Secretary