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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. Main
July 28,2020
6:30 p.m.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. by Mayor Boyle.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Council Members Present: Mayor Boyle, Councilwoman Schultes, Councilman
Quinn, Councilman Bone, Councilman Allen, Councilman Woliver and Councilman Hicks; Council Members
Absent: Councilman Gibbs. Council Hicks made the motion to excuse the absence of Councilman Gibbs. Motion
was seconded by Councilman Quinn. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
3. Invocation-Councilman Allen gave the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All those in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Citizens to be Heard
This is the only time during the Council Meeting that a citizen can address the City Council. It is the opportunity for
visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue to include agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak
must fill out the Sign-In Roster prior to the start of the meeting. 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.) All
remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Public criticism of
the City Council or any action, policy program or service provided by the City is not prohibited. However, any
person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks to individual members of the Council while addressing
the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. DUE TO THE GOVERNORS DELARATION WE
CANNOT HAVE MORE THAN 10 PEOPLE IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS DURING THIS MEETING.
This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to make comments on any matter regarding the City of
Cibolo or on an agenda item and have this item read at this meeting please emailyicimics()a,cibolotz gov or text
210-514-3495 before 6:30pm the date of the meeting.
The City Secretary read an email from Mr. M. Hicks stating that he thought the current Ethics Ordinance was well
written but could use a little tweaking to bring the committees into better understanding in regard to their
responsibility to transparency to the public. An email was also read that was sent in by Mr. & Mrs. Herr. They felt
that the Annual Ethics Training shows how serious the City is about its members acting ethically while representing
the City. They also stated that attending the class shows how important it is and that laws change, and everyone
needs to be informed of those changes. If the change is to watch a video then it should be made for all not a few the
there should be checks and balances to ensure completion. The Herr's also agreed with Councilman Woliver that a
discussion on who you want for the EDC Director and to announce that you are giving them a trial period is
unethical and opening the City to lawsuits when others apply. They also agree with Councilman Gibbs that the
announcement should be sent out any lengthy delay gives the interim an unfair advantage.
5. Public Hearing
A. The City of Cibolo City Council will hold a Public Hearing to hear testimony regarding a Conditional Use
Permit(CUP)for an Accessory Residential Unit use located at 232 Crystal Valley Dr.
This item was briefed by Ms. Gonzalez from the Planning and Engineering Department. Mayor Boyle opened
the Public Hearing at 6:36 p.m. No individuals wish to speak on this item and Mayor Boyle closed the Public
Hearing at 6:3 7 p.m.
7. 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 July 14,2020.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Woliver. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
8. Staff Update
A. Police Department—Incident Reports for June 2020.
B. Administration—Update on COVID-19.
Chief Hugghins gave an update to Council on COVID-19. He stated that we had 13 active cases in Cibolo with
128 recoveries for a total of 146 cases. He was not aware nor have Cibolo been informed of any hospitalized
from Cibolo. Chief Hugghins also announced that Officer Schauer was promoted to Sergeant.
9. Discussion/Action
A. Presentation/Discussion/Action to select employer provided group medical, dental, vision and life insurance and
authorizing the City Manager to execute applicable contracts.
Ms. Miranda the Finance Director introduced Brent McConnico to the City Council who gave a presentation on
the group medical, dental,vision and life insurance. He went over the present insurance and the cost of renewal
if we stayed with present carriers. Mr. McConnico also briefed the other insurance companies that had submitted
bids. Plans were compared and key points were given to council. Ms. Miranda explained the budgetary impact
if we stayed with current carrier or went with one of the other companies. After discussion and questions
Councilman Hicks made the motion to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts for medical insurance
with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Dental Insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield, Vision with Avesis and Life with
Ochs. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: Councilwoman Schultes, Councilman Quinn,
Councilman Bone, Councilman Woliver and Councilman Hicks; Against: None. Abstain: Councilman Allen.
Motion carried 5 to 0 to 1.
B. Discussion/Briefing and direction to staff on Amazon Alexa Platform (Centralized-Information-On-Demand-
Service).
This item was postponed.
C. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Green Valley Road Phases
3 &4, Saratoga Subdivision.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Green
Valley Road Phases 3 & 4, Saratoga Subdivision. Motion was seconded by Councilman Allen. For: All;
Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
D. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Buffalo Crossing II,
Subdivision Unit 2.
Councilman Woliver made the motion to approve the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for
Buffalo Crossing H, Subdivision Unit 2. Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All; Against: None.
Motion carried 6 to 0.
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E. Discussion and direction to staff on adopting an administrative fee for the repair or replacement of a residential
roof on a home, garage, or an existing storage building to be included in the update of new building fees
proposed by city staff in September 2020.
Mayor Boyle stated that he had contacted several of the surrounding cities and all those that he talked with had a
fee associated with repair or replacement of a residential roof. Councilman Quinn requested a comprehensive
list of current permitting fees for review. Councilman Woliver expressed an interest in learning what kind of
revenue stream this particular fee brings in for the other cities that were polled by Mayor Boyle. Councilman
Quinn was also interested in the revenue stream for roofing fees from other cities. Councilman Hicks stated staff
should look at adopting an administrative fee for the repair or replacement of a residential roof on a home,
garage, or an existing storage building to be included in the update of new building fees proposed by city staff
for Council Meeting in September 2020.
F. Discussion/Update on Fire Station#3.
Chief Troncoso briefed that Fire Station #3 will be built on property owned by the City located at or near FM
1103 and Weidner Road. Fire Station #3 is being funded by General Obligation bonds which were issued in
2018. The G.O. Bonds were authorized by voters in 2014 in the amount of$4M. The City issued a portion of
the 2014 general obligation bonds in 2015 to complete Fire Station #1 located on Loop 539. The amount
available for construction, furniture and fixtures is $2,254,343. City staff advertised for Bids August 2 and
August 6. Bids will be open at 10am on August 28, 2020. Bids should go to City Council for awarding the Bid
on September 22,2020 with construction starting in late October of 2020.
G. Discussion/Update and direction to staff on FM 78 and Country Lane.
Councilman Hicks requested that Mr. Klein the Director of Planning and Engineering provide the same report
that he presented at the meeting with TxDOT, Union Pacific Railroad, the County and the City of Cibolo at the
next Council Meeting. Councilman Hicks also provided direction to staff to initiate an agreement between the
City of Cibolo and Union Pacific Railroad to start the engineering process and feasibility study. Councilman
Allen asked the City Manager Mr. Herrera if someone could do research to see if there may be some grants from
Union Pacific to help with the cost of this project. Mayor Boyle provided direction to begin conversation with
Union Pacific and inform them of Cibolo's willingness to do a feasibility study. Mayor Boyle also wanted
staff/legal to start drafting a resolution for council to review/discuss. The Mayor also indicated that the County's
willingness to draft a resolution lending their support in this effect. Councilman Quinn wanted to pursue
measures that could be addressed more immediately(i.e. signage, etc.)to stop trucks from traveling through this
area.
H. Discussion and Annual Review of the Ethics Ordinance and direction to staff on any changes to the Ethics
Training required by all members of committees,commissions,boards and corporations.
Councilman Quinn suggested that we remove the annual requirement for ethics training and have this
requirement completed upon appointment. Councilman Woliver suggested that the Ethics Ordinance just be
rescinded. The attorney did stated the ordinance is required by the City Charter. Mayor Boyle stated that we
should adopt an ordinance stating we"follow state ethics guidelines." Councilman Allen requested that the City
Manager provide cost(legal fees) for hearings related to ethics violations. The City Attorney offered to provide
a legal memo on the Ethics Ordinance and what they could do for Council to review. Mayor Boyle stated to
place this item on a future agenda with suggested language from the City Attorney.
I. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events or meetings for the City of Cibolo.
No one had anything to discuss on this item.
J. Discussion on items council would like to see on future agendas.
Councilman Hicks ask to have Mr. Klein to give the presentation he did for the meeting with Union Pacific and
TxDOT. Councilman Allen requested a continuation of the discussion on road improvements.
K. 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.
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Council went over the calendars for July and August 2020.
10. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo regarding a Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
application for an Accessory Residential Unit use located at 232 Crystal Valley Drive.
Councilman Woliver made the motion to approve the Ordinance of the City of Cibolo regarding a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) application for an Accessory Residential Unit use located at 232 Crystal Valley Drive.
Motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending regulations with regards to regulating the
activities of Commercial Trucks in the City of Cibolo by amending Chapter 74,Traffic and Vehicles; Section 74-
38,Through Truck Traffic.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Ordinance of the City of Cibolo amending regulations with
regards to regulating the activities of Commercial Trucks in the City of Cibolo by amending Chapter 74, Traffic
and Vehicles; Section 74-38, Through Truck Traffic. Motion was seconded by Councilman Quinn. For: All;
Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
11. Adjournment
Councilwoman Schultes made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:55 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Woliver. For:All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11TH DAY OF AUGUST 2020.
Stosh Boyle
Mayor
ATTEST
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Peggy Cimics,TRMC
City Secretary
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