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Min CC 09/27/2005 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S.MAIN September 27,2005 7:00 P.M. Minutes I. Call to Order - Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M. 2. Roll Call Councilwoman Hartman Councilman Kelly Councilman Ramcharan Councilman Campbell Councilman Troncoso 3. Invocation Councilman Campbell gave the invocation 4. Pledge ofAllegiance Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. S- S. Citizens to be Heard - This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time. (Attorney General Opinion—JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each) The following Cibolo citizens spoke in favor of the Budget and/or Tax Rate: Paul Buell,816 N.Main St. Pat O'Brien,210 Tapwood The following Cibolo citizens spoke against the Budget and/or Tax Rate: Mark Winn,317 Rio Vista Drive Charles Ruppert,232 Winter Frost C.W.Weaver,201 Turkey Tree—Mr.Weaver also spoke about the increase in Utility Fees and Economic Development. Bonnie DeCamp, 236 Turkey Tree— Ms. DeCamp also spoke about the November and May ballot and ask about the Cities Five Year Plan. Comments by non-citizens: Harvey Hild,1430 Weil Rd,Marion—Mr.Hild also spoke about the history and economic development in the Cibolo area. 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 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 Public Hearing held on September 13,2005. B. Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting held on September 13,2005. C. Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing held on September 20,2005. D. Approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting held on September 20,2005. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Motion was seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: All,Against: None. Council went to item 8 then returned to item 7. 7. Consent Agenda—Consent Items(Builder 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. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the land study for the Bentwood Ranch subdivision.(Staff) B. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the preliminary plat of the Bentwood Ranch subdivision.(Staff) C. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of the preliminary plat of the Creekview Crossing,Unit 1 subdivision.(Staff) D. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the preliminary plat of the Creekview Crossing,Unit 4 subdivision. (Staff) E. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for a variance to Ordinance 612,Attachment A,to reduce the minimum lot size requirements from one(1)acre to 0.982 acres for the proposed preliminary plat of the Green Valley Court subdivision. (Staff) F. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the preliminary plat of the Green Valley Court subdivision.(Staff) G. Acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the final plat of the Wallace Retail Center subdivision.(Staff) Councilman Kelly pulled all items with the exception of G because items A thru F were approved by P &Z with conditions and thereby didn't meet the criteria for consent items. Councilman Kelly made the motion to approve consent agenda item G. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against: None. Bud Dailey briefed each of the other consent agenda items. Item A: Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For: All, Against: None. Item B: Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All, Against: None. Item C: Councilman Troncoso made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All, Against: None. Item D: Councilman Troncoso made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All, Against: NOTE: Councilman Ramcharan returned at 8:00 P.M. None. Item E: Councilman Troncoso made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None. Item F: Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. 8. Discussion/Action-Contract A. Consideration of a contract with TIP Strategies for services to include conducting an economic development assessment and strategy for the City of Cibolo and the Business Development Committee. (Business Development Committee) Councilman Ramcharan spoke to council about economic development and what TIP Strategies can do for the City. He stated that the City would be working with Sean Garrison from TIP and this contract would include a splash web page. Councilman Kelly made the motion to approve a contract with TIP Strategies for services to include conducting an economic development assessment and strategy for the City of Cibolo and the Business Development Committee.Motion was seconded by Councilwomen Hartman. For: All,Against: None. NOTE: Councilman Ramcharan had a previous commitment and left at 7:45 P.M. 9. Discussion/Action—Builder Items A._ Consideration of acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation for the final plat of the Aqua.Vista,Unit 1 subdivision.(Planning and Zoning recommended disapproval) The developer requested that this item be postponed. Motion made by Councilman Campbell to postponed this item indefinitely. Motion seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All,Against: None B. Consideration of acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of a variance to Ordinance No.686 to increase the maximum cul-de-sac street length from 600 feet to 850 for Bennett Parkway and from 600 feet to 750 feet for Hudson Lane within the proposed preliminary plat of the Serenity Hills subdivision.(Planning and Zoning will consider this item on September 26,2005) Councilman Campbell made the motion to approval P&Z's recommendation of the variance to increase the maximum cul-de-sac street length from 600 feet to 850 for Bennett Parkway and 600 to 750 feet for Hudson Lane in the Serenity Hills subdivision. Motion seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All,Against: None. C. Consideration of acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of a variance to Ordinance No.686 to provide for an alternative to the two points of access as required for the proposed Serenity Hills subdivision.(Planning and Zoning will consider this item on September 26,2005) After a brief discussion Councilman Troncoso made the motion to deny the variance. Councilman Campbell seconded. For: All,Against: None. NOTE: Councilman Ramcharan returned at 8:00 P.M. D. Consideration of acceptance of the Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation of the preliminary plat of the Serenity Hills subdivision.(Planning and Zoning will consider this item on September 26,2005) Councilman Ramcharan made the motion to accept P&Z recommendation for the preliminary,plat of Serenity Hills subdivision with the stipulation the developers have an agreement on the two points of access. Motion seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. 10. Discussion/Action—General Items A. Consideration of the FY 2006 budget and tax rate.(Staff) Todd Parton went over the highlights in the budget to include what was cut to fix addition error in the budget. Spoke about cutting the capital replacement,delay of pay raises and street maintenance. No action was taken. B. Staff update regarding an overview of FY 2005 budget status,close out of end of year.(Staff) Todd Parton briefed on some of the adjustments and corrections that would be necessary to balance the deficit budget. No action was taken. C. Consideration of the ballot for the candidates for the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board.(Staff) Councilman Kelly made the motion to give all 45 votes to Ms. Sylvia Schlather for the Guadalupe Appraisal District Board. Motion was seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None D. Consideration of a certification of compliance regarding the City of Cibolo impact fee program as required by Section 395.082 of the Texas Local Government Code. Said statement pertains to the verification of compliance with Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government Code.(Staff) Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept the certification of compliance regarding the City of Cibolo impact fee program. Motion was seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All,Against: None E. Consideration of a voluntary compliance agreement between the City of Cibolo and the Texas Commission on • Environmental Quality(TECQ). Said compliance agreement is pursuant to outstanding water quality violations as determined by the TCEQ.(Staff) Councilman Ramcharan made the motion to negotiate and enter into a voluntary agreement between the City of Cibolo and the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality (TECQ). Motion seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. F. Consideration of an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission to fill Place 6 vacated by Lynn Bullock, which expires on July 1,2006.(Staff) Councilman Kelly made the motion to postpone item. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None. G. Consideration to grant a 20-foot water line easement to the Green Valley Special Utility District(GVSUD)for the installation and maintenance of a water line along the future extension of Cibolo Valley Drive Councilman Kelly made the motion to approve the 20-foot water line easement to the Green Valley Special Utility District(GVSUD)for the installation and maintenance of a water line along the future extension of Cibolo Valley Drive. Seconded by Councilwomen Hartman. For:All,Against: None. H. Consideration of an appointment to the City of Cibolo Flood Protection Plan for the Town Creek Watershed Advisory Group. (Staff) Councilman Kelly made the motion to appoint Laura Lara to the City of Cibolo Flood Protection Plan for the Town Creek Watershed Advisory Group. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against:None. 11. Ordinances A. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting the FY 2006 Budget.(Staff) Councilman Troncoso made the motion to approve the ordinance adopting the FY 2006 Budget. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For:All,Against: None. B. Consideration of an Ordinance adopting the FY 2006 Tax Rate.(Staff) Councilman Troncoso made the motion to approve the ordinance adopting the FY 2006 Tax Rate. City Secretary did a roll call vote. Councilwoman Hartman: For. Councilman Kelly: For. Councilman Ramcharan: For. Councilman Campbell: For. Councilman Troncoso: For. Ordinance passed 5 to 0. C. Consideration of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Ordinance # 681 — creating the Business Development Committee—to change the membership from `5 members' to `an odd number of appointees to contain at least 5 members' and to make related changes.(Staff) Todd Parton went over changes to'the ordinance.There were some changes that needed to be made. Councilman Campbell made the motion to postpone. Seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For: All, Against: None. The vote was 4-0,Councilman Troncoso was not present during this item. D. Consideration of an Ordinance to amend the City's utility deposit requirements to exempt governmental entities from paying a deposit to establish a utility account with the City of Cibolo.(Staff) Councilman Kelly made the motion to approve the ordinance to amend the City's utility deposit requirements to exempt governmental entities from paying a deposit to establish a utility account with the City of Cibolo. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. E. Consideration of an Ordinance amending the recycling fees.(Staff) Councilman Troncoso made the motion to approve the Ordinance amending the recycling fees. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. 12. Staff Update A. Drainage Project with Larry Aiken Bud Dailey stated that this project should be getting started next week.This project is located by Charleston Parke. B. Borgfeld/Main Street Project Brian Cope,Klein Engineering,stated the paving is complete and are working on the cleanup,and that there would be a final walk through on Friday. C. FM 78 4"Forced Main Brian Cope stated that 50%of the pipe installation is completed and are currently working in front of the Mexican restaurant. Had a problem with a water leak over the weekend. 13. Adjournment Councilman Kelly made the motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 11ni DAY OF OCTOBER 2005. Johnny Su Mayor ATTEST: onne Griffin C Secretary