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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. Main
August 25, 2020
6:30 p.m.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order=Mayor Boyle called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Council Present:.Mayor Boyle, Councilwomen Schultes, Councilman Quinn,
Councilman Bone, Councilman Gibbs, Councilman Allen, Councilman Woliver and Councilman Hicks; Staff
Present: City Manager Mr. Herrera, City Attorney Mr. Garza and Mr. Lindner, City Secretary Ms. Cimics, Finance
Director Ms. Miranda, Police Chief Hugghins, Fire Chief Troncoso, Planning and Engineering Director Mr. Klein,
IT Director Mr.McDaniel and Interim ED Director Ms. Lee.
3. Invocation-Invocation was given by Councilman Allen.
4. Pledge of Allegiance—All 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 DECLARATION 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 email pcimics(a,cibolotx.gov or text
210-514-3495 before 6:30pm the date of the meeting.
The following individuals either signed up to be heard or sent an email to be read:
Robert Roberson introduced himself, he lives in Cibolo's ETJ has been a member of the Master Plan Committee and
is a candidate for Green Valley Special Utility District and ask for the City's support. Steve Cooper a Cibolo
resident who lives in Turning Stone Subdivision is also a candidate for Green Valley Special Utility District and also
ask for the City's support. Nick Sherman who,is on the Green Valley Utility District and a resident of Cibolo is
running again. He stated there are five candidates' with three slots to fill. He hopes the citizens of Cibolo and the
City will again support him. Julie Polk spoke on some of the issues residents of El Sereno Senior Apartments are
having with electrical, water, elevators not working and fire alarms. Karen Esparze representing Highridge Costa
and El Sereno stated they are working on repairs and they are in progress. Fire Alarm vendor is in place addressing
the issue. Regional Manager Dan Brennan and Karen Esparza are available to help with any issues.
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 11,2020.
B. Approval of the June 2020 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's financial audit for the
2019/2020 fiscal year.
C. Approval of the June 2020 Revenue and Expense Report pending final acceptance of the City's Financial audit
for the 2019/2020 Fiscal Year.
D. Approval of the Quarterly Investment Report ending June 30,2020 pending the final acceptance of the
City's financial audit for the 2019/2020 fiscal year.
Councilman Woliver made the motion to approve the consent agenda. Motion was seconded by Councilman
Gibbs. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
7. Staff Update
A. Fire Department—Incident Reports for July 2020.
B. Public Works Department—Reports for July(Streets,Drainage,Water,Parks)
C. Administration—Update on COVID-19.
COVID-19 and Coronavirus Relief Funds was briefed to City Council by Ms. Pollok.
8. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on the amendment to a contract with ABIP auditing firm increasing a procedures engagement
audit from $45,000 to$57,500.
Council went into Executive Session at 7:03 p.m. on this item under Local Government Code 551.071
Consultation with Attorney. Council return into Open Session at 7:28 p.m.
Councilman Allen made the motion to approve the amendment to a contract with ABIP auditing firm increasing
a procedures engagement audit from $45,000 to$48,500. Motion was seconded by Councilman Quinn. Before a
vote was taken Councilwoman Schultes made a comment don't we have to put in the motion what we are taking
out of the contract. Councilman Allen amended his motion to: I make the motion to approve the amendment
with the removal of the training portion of the contract with ABIP auditing firm increasing a procedures
engagement audit from $45,000 to $48,500. Motion was seconded by Councilman Quinn. A vote was taken on
the amendment first. Councilwoman Schultes — Yes, Councilman Quinn — Yes, Councilman Bone — Yes,
Councilman Gibbs — Yes, Councilman Allen — Yes, Councilman Woliver —No and Councilman Hicks —No.
Motion carried on the amendment 5 to 2. Vote was taken on the original motion: Councilwoman Schultes—Yes,
Councilman Quinn — Yes, Councilman Bone — Yes, Councilman Gibbs — Yes, Councilman Allen - Yes,
Councilman Woliver—No and Councilman Hicks—No. Motion carried on the original motion 5 to 2.
B. Discussion/Action regarding the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Sydney Cove and Sydney
Cove II.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the Preliminary Acceptance of Public Infrastructure for Sydney
Cove and Sydney Cove II. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: All; Against: None. Motion
carried 7 to 0.
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C. Discussion/Action regarding the use of the Multi-Event Center by the Cibolo Spartans and the proposal they
have to complying with the Governors proclamation on size and social distancing.
Mayor Boyle and Councilman Quinn both declared a Conflict of Interest on this item and did not participate in
the discussion or vote by leaving the Council Chambers until this item was completed. The representative of the
Spartans went over the procedures with council and answered all the questions they had. Councilman Allen
made the motion to approve the use of the Multi-Event Center by the Spartans. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Gibbs. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 6 to 0.
D. Discussion/Action and set the date and time of the public hearing on the budget.
Councilman Woliver made the motion to set the date of the public hearing on the budget for 8 September 2020.
Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: All; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
E. Discussion/Action on the proposed tax rate (record vote) and set the date and time of the meeting to Vote on the
Tax Rate.
Councilman Hicks made the motion for a .4918 proposed tax rate and to set the date of 8 September 2020 to
Vote on the Tax Rate. Motion was seconded by Councilman Allen. A roll call vote was taken: Councilwoman
Schultes—Yes, Councilman Quinn—Yes, Councilman Bone—Yes, Councilman Gibbs—Yes, Councilman Allen
—Yes, Councilman Woliver—Yes and Councilman Hicks—Yes. Motion carried 7 to 0.
F. Discussion and direction to staff on the Child Safety Fund for the use of illuminated crosswalks in school zones.
Staff was direct to look into the different finds that we made be able to use for crosswalks and the safety of the
children in school zones.
G. Discussion and Direction to staff on procedures/criteria/guidelines on a Plan Unit Development (PUD) when
submitted to the Economic Development Corporation and Planning and Zoning Commission for review.
After Council discussed in Executive Session item 9B they referred this item to the Planning and Zoning
Commission. The P&Z will need to give City Council a recommendation if they would like to see Planned Unit
Developments(PUD's)removed from the Unified Development Code(UDC).
H. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events or meetings for the City of Cibolo.
Chief Hugghins was given a trophy for the most spares at the Bowl-a-thon he attended for the City. Councilman
Hicks stated that he attended an MPO Meeting and they will be calling for projects in October.
I. Discussion on items council would like to see on future agendas.
Councilman Gibbs ask about a Public Facility Corporation Meeting. He stated that it has been over a year and
new officers need to be appointed. Councilman Allen wanted to see an update of Ripps-Kreusler and Cibolo
Valley Drive. Councilman Woliver would like to see the Ethics Policy with the changes. Councilman Hicks
would like an update El Sereno. Councilman Quinn would like to have a Charter Review in place by November.
Councilwoman Schultes would like a update on Cibolo Valley Drive especially near Lantana Subdivision:
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.
Council went over the calendars for August and September 2020.
9. Executive Session
The City Council will meet in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071
Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.087 Regarding Economic Development and Section 551.074 Personnel
matters to Discuss:
A. Discussion regarding Economic Development negotiations.
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B. Discussion regarding guidelines and legal restrictions for a Plan Unit Development(PUD).,
C. Annual Performance Evaluation of the City Secretary.
D. Status report on Cibolo Parkway L.P. v. City of Cibolo et al.
Council adjourned into Executive Session on the above items at 8:36 p.m.
10. Open Session
Reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action, 'if necessary, on items discussed in Executive
Session.
Council reconvened into Regular Session at 10:45 p.m. Councilman Quinn made the motion to allow Ms.
Cimics to be paid on retirement all vacation time she has earned and that is on the books up to September 2020.
Any vacation time earned after September 2020 she would either take or lose if over the 240 hours allowed.
Councilman Gibbs and Councilman Hicks will need to write this up into a contract and pass it by the attorneys so
Ms. Cimics.will have something on file. Councilman Quinn also stated that City Council authorizes a 3% pay
increase. Motion was seconded by Councilwoman Schultes. For: All; Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
11. Adjournment—Councilman Allen made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 p.m. Motion was seconded by
Councilman Gibbs. For: All;Against:None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 8TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER 2020.
Stosh Boyle
Mayor
ATTEST
Peggy Ciinics,TRMC
City Secretary
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