Min CC 02/13/2007 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S.MAIN
February 13,2007
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
2. Roll Call
Mayor Sutton
Councilman Castro
Councilman Ramcharan
Councilman Krasnai
Councilman Winn
Councilwoman Davis
Staff. Todd Parton-City Manager
Peggy Cimics-City Secretary
Mark Riffe-Police Chief
Nancy McBeth-Planner
Bud Dailey-Chief Building Inspector
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).
The following citizens signed up to be heard: Trey Marsh from Centex Homes spoke to council-on Item 7B.
He stated that the developer would enter into a Development Agreement with the City to coverage drainage
issues. Mr, Ruben Hernandez, 19967 Old Wiederstein Rd spoke in favor of Item 7B. Mr. Lon Wright, Dean
Road, is the property owner and spoke in favor of Item 7B and the cooperation with Centex Homes. Mr.
Charles Ruppert, 232 Winter Frost, spoke of Item 9E and the publication of the Notice of Intent to Issue
Certificates.
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 Regular Council Meeting held on January 23,2007.
B. Acceptance of the Revenue&Expense Report for the Month of December 2006 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 Ramcharan.
For: Council Members: Castro, Krasnai, Ramcharan, Winn and Davis, Against: None. Motion carried 5 to
0.
7. Discussion/Action(BuildingItems)
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A. Discussion/Action regarding the recommendation for approval from the Planning&Zoning Commission
on the Preliminary Plat for Cibolo Valley Ranch,Unit 7.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the recommendation for approval from the Planning & Zoning
Commission on the Preliminary Plat for Cibolo Valley Ranch; Unit 7. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan, Winn&Davis,Against:
None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action regarding a waiver for Centex regarding Ordinance 609 calling for a 12 month waiting
period to reapply for a zone change.
Councilman Krasnai moved to approve a waiver for Centex regarding Ordinance 609 waiting for a 12
month period to reapply for a zone change. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council
Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
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.
No action taken at this time
B. Receive a report from the Cibolo Youth Council.
Report was received from Mario Avila from the Cibolo Youth Council. Mario briefed the Council on the
activities the Youth Council are presently working on and all upcoming events.
C. Discussion/Action on a Joint Agreement between Cibolo, Schertz, CCMA and the SCUCISD for the
election to be held on May 12,2007.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the Joint Agreement between Cibolo, Schertz, CCMA and
SCUCISD for the May 12, 2007 elections. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council
Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan, Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
D. Discussion/Action regarding the Order/Notice of Election for the May 12,2007 Election.
Councilman Winn moved to approve the Order/Notice of Election for the May 12, 2007 Election.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Castro, Krasnai,
Ramcharan,Winn& Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
E. Discussion/Action to provide direction to City Staff regarding the creation of the Cibolo Economic
Development Corporation.
Councilman Winn moved to table this item to give Council more time to look over the Articles of
Incorporation. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Castro,
Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
F. Discussion/Action to contribute $8,500 towards the shared cost with D.R. Horton to construct a
pedestrian bridge along Borgfeld Road.
Councilman Wiwd moved to approve the contribution of$8,500 towards the shared cost with D.R.Horton
to construct a pedestrian bridge along Borgfeld Road.Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For:
Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
G. Discussion/Action regarding the appointment of a Board of Trustees to the Canyon Regional Water
Authority(CRWA).
Councilman Winn moved to appoint Steve Liparato to the Board of Trustees to the Canyon Regional
Water Authority to replace the seat vacated by Shelton Edmondson. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Ramcharan. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against:
None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
H. Discussion/Action to consider a recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Commission to approve
the sign standard for Park Signage.
Councilman Ramcharan moved to approve the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation
Commission on the sign standard for Park Signage. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For:
Council Member: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
I. Discussion/Action to consider a recommendation from the Parks and Recreation Commission regarding
the improvements to the park site on Cibolo Valley Drive.
Councilman Winn moved to authorize the City Manager to implement and execute an agreement with the
developer regarding the improvements to Cibolo Valley Drive Park. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Castro, Krasnai, Ramcharan, Winn and Davis; Against:
None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
J. 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.
Update to both the February and March calendar to indicate the dates for the Charter Review Meetings
and the Capital Improvement Committee.
9. Ordinances
A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of a variable width right-of-
way located along the eastern boi1ndary of Lot 8,Block 1 of the Town Creek West Subdivision.
Councilman Ramcharan moved to approve the Ordinance vacating and abandoning a portion of a variable
width right-of-way located along the eastern boundary of Lot 8,Block 1 of the Town Creek West
Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,
Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance Calling a Municipal Election to be held on Saturday,May 12,
2007 and setting the election ballot language.
Councilman Winn moved to approval the Ordinance Calling a Milnicipal Election to be held on Saturday,
May 12, 2007. Motion was seconded by Councilman Castro. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,
Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to establish a school zone for Steele High School.
Councilman Ramcharan moved to approve the Ordinance to establish a school zone for Steele High
School.Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,
Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
D. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to amend the FY2007 budget to provide funding for an upgrade to
the City's server.
Councilman Ramcharan moved to approve the budget amendment with the change(changing third
budget amendment to fourth budget amendment). Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Davis. For:
Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
E. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of"City of Cibolo,
Texas Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2007"; securing
the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax and a pledge of surplus revenues
of the City's combined utility system;approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and
procedures related thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement;and
providing for an immediate effective date.
Council recessed at 8:19 P.M. so Bond Advisor could consult with Attorney.
Council convened into Regular Session at 9:01 P.M.
City Attorney spoke for a few minutes. After hearing the attorney Councilman Winn moved to pull this
item from the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman Krasnai. For: Council Members: Castro,
Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried 5 to 0.
F. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of"City of Cibolo,
Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2007"; securing the payment thereof by authorizing
the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and
procedures related thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement;and
providing for an immediate effective date.
Councilman Krasnai moved to pull this item from the agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Krasnai. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion
carried 5 to 0.
G. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Cibolo,Texas Utility System
Revenue Bonds, Series 2007; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures
related thereto including an investment letter and a paying agent/registrar agreement; and providing for
an immediate effective date.
Councilman Ramcharan moved to approve the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Cibolo
Revenue Bonds. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Winn moved to disapprove the Ordinance
authorizing the issuance of City of Cibolo Revenue Bonds. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman
Davis. For: Council Members: Krasnai,Winn and Davis,Against: Councilman Castro and Ramcharan.
Motion carried 3 to 2.
10. Resolution
A. Approval/Disapproval of a resolution establishing a Citizens Advisory Bond Committee for the purpose
of recommending a multi-year bond package to the City Council for placement on the November 2007
ballot.
This item was pulled to bring back at next meeting.
11. Staff Updates
A. Capital Projects
B. Cibolo Valley Drive Park
C. City Hall Renovations
D. Overview of City Projects
E. TECQ Notice of alleged violation to 30 TAC Chapter 290.045 (f)(4)
City Manager Todd Parton briefed the Council on all the above items.
12. City Council requests regarding specific items or staff reports to be scheduled for future agendas.
Councilman Winn requested that we have a meeting to place the bond items on the March 12,2007 ballot.
13. Adjournment
Councilman Ramcharan moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:37 P.M. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Castro. For: Council Members: Castro,Krasnai,Ramcharan,Winn&Davis,Against: None. Motion carried
5to0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2007.
JohnnyC8fitton
Mayor
ATTEST:
Peggy Cimics
City Secretary