Min CC 08/23/2005 • REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. MAIN
August 23,2005
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M.
2. Roll Call—All members of council were present;Councilwoman Hartman arrived at 7:04 P.M.
3. Invocation—Councilman Campbell gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—Councilman Kelly 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 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)
Ron McKinnon asked why the tax freeze was not on the agenda.
Charlie Hagemann spoke about the tax increase and would like the taxpayers to speak their mind.
Charles Ruppert spoke about the petition.
Mark Winn spoke about the budget
Harvey Hilde spoke about the tax freeze.
Larry Vivian spoke about the problem with construction barriers blocking his view when entering Cibolo Valley Drive
from his driveway.
Councilman Campbell made the motion to move 7a and 12c to the beginning of the agenda. Seconded by Councilman
Troncoso. For:All,Against: None.
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 Regular City Council Meeting held on August 9,2005.
B. Approval of the Minutes of the Budget Workshop Meeting held on August 17,2005.
C. Approval of the 3`a Quarter Budget/Investment Report for FY 2004-06.
Councilman Kelly made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,
Against:None.
7. Discussion/Action
A. Consider awarding of the employee insurance contract to include medical, dental vision, and life insurance to
Humana and Avesis. (Presented by Bob Feike)
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the awarding of the employee insurance contract to Humana and
Avesis. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against: None.
8. Discussion/Action Builder Items)
A. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a Preliminary Plat for Saddle Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit 2A. (Staff)
(Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Conditions)
Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept the Planning and Zoning recommendation for Saddle Creek Ranch
Subdivision,Unit 2A. Seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For:All,Against: None.
B. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a Preliminary Plat for Saddle Creek Ranch Subdivision, Unit 2B. (Staff)
(Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Conditions)
Councilman Campbell made the motion to accept the Planning and Zoning recommendation for Saddle Creek
Ranch Subdivision,Unit 2B. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For:All,Against:None.
C. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a Preliminary Plat for Gatewood, Subdivision,Unit 3. (Staff) (Planning and
Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Conditions)
Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation for Gatewood Subdivision,
Unit 3. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against:None.
D. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a Preliminary Plat for Gatewood Subdivision,Unit 4. (Staff) (Planning and
Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Conditions)
Councilman Campbell made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation for Gatewood
Subdivision,Unit 4. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against: None.
E. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a Final Plat for Heights of Cibolo Subdivision,Unit 1. (Staff) (Planning and
Zoning Commission Recommended Denial)
Councilman Troncoso made the motion to postponed item indefinitely. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:
All,Against: None.
F. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of a variance to install two 30' flagpoles for D. R. Horton homes at 100 Blue
Vista. (Staff)(Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Stipulations)
Councilman Troncoso made the motion to accept the Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by
Councilman Kelly. For: All,Against:None.
G. Consider for recommendation to the City Council the Approval/Disapproval of requested variances for the
proposed Green Valley Court Subdivision to Ordinance Number 590(Land Subdivision Ordinance): (Staff)
1. Exception to Appendix A,Paragraph G,Paragraph 5 Sidewalks to allow for the payment of funds in lieu of the
required construction of sidewalks along Green Valley Road (Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommended Approval to Allow Payment of Fees in Lieu of Sidewalk Construction)
Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by
Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against:None.
2. Exception to Appendix A, Section G, Paragraph 4 to allow for the construction of an alternative roadway
section to include bar ditch/open drainage construction instead of a curbed and guttered roadway section
(Planning and Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Stipulations)
Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation with stipulations.
Seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For:All,Against:None
3. Variance to Appendix A, Section E, Paragraph 1 to allow for a block length to exceed 1,400 feet (Planning
and Zoning Commission Recommended Approval w/Stipulations)
Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning recommendation. Seconded by Campbell.
For:All,Against:None.
9. Discussion Only
A. Consider a reimbursement for the oversizing from an 8"diameter water line to a 16"water line constructed through
the Bentwood Ranch Subdivision. (Staff)
Todd Parton spoke about the oversizing of the water line project and recommended going ahead with the
reimbursement agreement plan. Todd is looking for direction from council to get an agreement to bring back to council
for approval.
B. Staff update regarding Cibolofest. (Staff)
Todd Parton stated that Cibolofest would be held on September 24, 2005 and being relocated to Main Street. Spoke
about getting power drops from GVEC at a cost of$1500 and a monthly.$15 charge. Councilman Campbell stated that
there will also be a golf tournament on the same day.
10. Discussion/Action(General)
A. Consider appointment of Councilman Jeff Campbell to the City of Cibolo Flood Protection Plan for the Town
Creek Watershed Advisory Group. (Staff)
Councilman Campbell made the motion to appoint Jeff Campbell to the City of Cibolo Flood Protection Plan for
the Town Creek Watershed Advisory Group. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For:All,Against:None.
B. Consider the adoption of a local sales tax to provide for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets. (Staff)
Todd Parton gave the background of the local sales tax for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets. This
would go to vote during the May election. Councilman Kelly made the motion to accept staff recommendation to
start the process for local sales taxes for the maintenance and repair of municipal streets at the appropriate election
date. Seconded by Councilman Campbell.For:All,Against:None.
C. Consider the FY 2006 Budget. (Staff)
Todd Parton gave an update on the FY 2006 Budget. Spoke about the tax rate that was proposed with the bond
issue and what it could be changed to. Briefed the status of the impact fee funds and what needs to be done with
the bond program. Spoke about the funding issues regarding capital projects. Councilman Kelly made the motion
to direct staff to propose the tax rate to the county not to exceed the rollback rate. Seconded by Councilman
Campbell. For:All,Against:None.
D. Consider the placement of council/staff/commissioners comments on future agendas.
Council went into executive session at 8:55 P.M. to discuss item with attorney. Council reconvened at 9:27 P.M.
Councilman Kelly had to leave the meeting early at 9:25 P.M. No action was taken.
E. Consider setting the budget public hearings for September 13"and 20'at 6:30 P.M.
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the setting of budget public hearings for September 13`h and 20th at
6:30 P.M. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against:None.
11. Resolutions
A. Consider a resolution approving the renovation and expansion to the facilities of the Guadalupe Appraisal District.
(Staff)
The appraisal district needs 75% support from the effecting entities in order to get an approval for a renovation and
expansion to their facility. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by
Councilwoman Hartman.For:All,Against:None.
B. Consider a resolution opposing the City of San Antonio's amendments to the San Antonio Municipal Solid Waste
Code, Chapter 14, Section 22, relating to the "Waste Hauler Permits." Said amendments would apply an annual
$2,250.00 fee per truck for those solid waste collection trucks that serve the City of Cibolo and neighboring
municipalities who dispose of solid waste in landfills located within the City of San Antonio. (Sutton)
Councilman Troncoso made the motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For: All,
Against:None.
C. Consider a resolution between Guadalupe County and City of Cibolo regarding the upgrade and annexation of
Dietz Road. (Staff)
Todd Parton gave the background on Dietz Road. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the
resolution. Seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For:All,Against:None.
12. Ordinances
A. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of amendments to Ordinance #590, Land Subdivision Ordinance, regarding
standards for residential blocks and design standards for public streets. (Staff) (Planning and Zoning Commission
Recommended Approval)
Todd Parton gave background. Councilman Troncoso made the motion to approve the ordinance with the verbiage
change as suggested by Todd Parton. Seconded by Councilman Ramcharan. For:All,Against:None.
B. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of amendments to Ordinance #590, Land Subdivision Ordinance, regarding
permitting for the commencement of certain public improvements prior to the approval of a final plat. (Staff)
Todd Parton gave background. Councilman Troncoso made the motion to accept Planning and Zoning
recommendation. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against: None.
C. Consider the Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of "City of Cibolo, Texas
Combination Tax and Limited Pledge Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005";providing for the payment
of said certificates by the levy of an AD Valorem Tax upon all taxable property within the City and further
securing said certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues of the system; providing the terms and
conditions of said certificates-and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security,
sale, and delivery of said certificates, including the approval and distribution of an official statement; authorization
the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the requirements of
the letter of representations with the depository trust company;and providing an effective date. (Staff)
Mayor Sutton stated that due to a petition that was presented the bond will have to go to an election. Read a statement
concerning the effect of waiting on the issuance of bonds. Todd Parton gave an update on the budget process and
getting the bond issue on the November Ballot. A special meeting will be need to be set to call for an election. No
action was taken.
13. Staff Update
Update to the following ongoing and planned projects,to include but not be limited to:
A. Borgfeld Road and Main Street Rehabilitation
Brian Cope gave an update on Borgfeld and Main Street. Stated that Main Street was started on Monday and will take
about two weeks to complete,weather permitting. Answered council's questions on this project.
B. FM 78 4-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Construction
Brain Cope gave an update on the FM78 4-Inch Sanitary Sewer Force Main Construction. Issued a memo to proceed
with project on Monday. There will be minimal downtime for citizens or business due to the tie-ins,should be just a
couple of hours.
C. Comments from council regarding future agenda items or staff reports.
Councilman Ramcharan stated that the Business Development first meeting is this Thursday.
Mayor Sutton stated that he would like to see an agenda item in regard to economic development.
Mayor Sutton'spoke about getting a special meeting for Tuesday at 6:00 P.M.
14. Adjournment
Councilman Campbell made the motion to adjourn at 10:15 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All, Against:
None.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 13' DAY OF SEPTEBMER 2005.
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