Min CC 08/10/2004 • REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
109 S.MAIN
August 10,2004
7:00 P.M.
NI N UTES
1. Call to Order-Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order at 7:03 P.M.
2. Roll Call-All members of council were present.
3. Invocation-Councilman Campbell gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance-Mayor Ruppert 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)
Mayor Craig Martin,City of Converse,representing the Northeast Partnership,introduced all the members from
surrounding cities presented Chuck Balcar with a plaque and spoke concerning his membership.
Mr.Mark Buell,Cibolo, spoke concerning the hiring of Chuck Balcar in 1994. Thanked him for his hard work
as a citizen and as a businessman. Encouraged the council to try and replace Chuck Balcar with someone as
equal.
David Harris,City Administrator-president of City Managers Management Association presented Chuck
Balcar with a plaque for his service as a city administrator.
Patrick O'Brien spoke about Chuck Balcar and his representing of the city.
Mark Marques,City of Schertz, spoke concerning the history of Schertz and Cibolo with Chuck Balcar. Stated
that he is a credit to the city and to the community.
Michelle and Connor Sutton thanked Chuck Balcar for his time and hoped he felt better.
Norman Duggas, stated that the City of Cibolo is the best place to do business and is always fair and equal,even
though it is expensive. Spoke concerning how Chuck Balcar is a good friend and a asset to the city.
6. Presentation
Presentation to Chuck Balcar, City Administrator.
Mayor Ruppert presented a plaque and a proclamation to City Administrator Chuck Balcar for his years
of dedicated service.
Chuck Balcar talked to everyone concerning his time at the city and gave a background.Thanked
everyone for everything.
7. Consent Agenda-Consent 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 Regular City Council Meeting on July 27,2004.
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B. Approval of the Minutes of the Budget Workshop on July 27,2004.
C. Approval of the Minutes of the Budget Workshop on August 3,2004.
D. Approval of the Minutes of the Special/Closed Meeting on August 7,2004.
E. Approval of the check register for July 2004.
F. Approval of the acceptance of Ed Beasley resignation
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by
Councilwoman Hartman For: All,Against: None.
8. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance providing standards for the registration of contractors
working within the incorporated city limits, and establishing requirement for the registration and being
of contractors and authorizing the issuance of permits to any company,corporation,.Firm,or persons
who alters, constructs,or expands on any structure in the City of Cibolo,Texas and establishing permits
fees;providing for penalties for the violation of this ordinance;providing a repearer clause;providing a
savings clause.
Councilman Sutton abstained from the discussion due to currently obtaining a general construction
permit in the city. Councilwoman Hartman made the motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by
Councilwoman Gray. For:All for the exception of Councilman Sutton abstained. Against:None.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance declaring that the proposed home-rule charter for the City of
Cibolo shall be submitted to the voters on September 11,2004 as one document.
There was discussion concerning having the election completed this way. Councilman Sutton made the
motion to approve the ordinance. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against:None.
9. Resolution
Approval/Disapproval of resolutions calling for a public hearing to hear the following rezoning requests
from Mr.Richard E.Haynes: (current zoning is C-1 and R-2)
-A proposed R2-B zoning of a 60.5 acre tract of land situated in the City of Cibolo,Guadalupe County,
Texas,out of the William Brackin Survey no. 65, abstract no. 57,and being out of a n 85.61 acre tract
recorded in Vol. 851,Page 781, and out of a 64.6 acre tract recorded in vol. 195,pages 580-582;and out
of a 55.06 acre tract recorded in vol. 701,pages 416-421; and out of a 23.42 acre tract recorded in vol.
851,page781,all in the deed recorded,Guadalupe County,Texas.(Public Hearings August 24,and
September 14,2004)
-A proposed R-2 zoning of a 10.06 acre tract of land situated in the City of Cibolo,Guadalupe County,
Texas,out of the William Brackin Survey No. 65,Abstract no,. 57,and being out of an 85.61 acre tract
recorded in Vol. 851,page 781;and out of a 23.42 acre tract recorded in vol. 851,page 781,all in the
deed records,Guadalupe County,Texas.
-A proposed R-2 zoning of a 2.28 acre tract of land situated in the City of Cibolo,Guadalupe County,
Texas, out of the William Brackin Survey no. 65, abstract no. 57,and being out of a 64.6 acre tract
recorded in vol. 1295,pages 580-582; in the deed records,Guadalupe County,Texas.
-A proposed R-3 zoning of a 29.6 acre tract of land situated in the City of Cibolo,Guadalupe County,
Texas, out of the William Brackin survey no. 65,abstract no. 57,and being out of an 85.61 acre tract
recorded in vol. 851,page 781; and out of a 64.6 a acre tract recorded in vol. 195,pages 580-582; and
out of a 55.06 acre tract re corded in vol.701,pages 416-421; and out of a 23.42 acre tract recorded in
vol. 851,page 781,all in the deed records,Guadalupe County Texas.
-A proposed R-3 zoning of a 7.7 acre tract being 60.5 acres of land situated in the City of Cibolo,
\ Guadalupe County,Texas,out of the William Brackin Survey NO. 65,abstract no. 57,and being out of
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an 85.61 acre tract recorded in vol. 851,page 781; and out of a 23.42 acre tract recorded in vol. 851,
page 781,all in the deed records,Guadalupe County,Texas.
Mayor Ruppert showed a map to council on where the property is located. Public hearing would be
scheduled for August 24,2004 at 6:45 P.M.and September 14,2004 and 6:30 P.M. Councilman
Campbell made the motion to approve the resolution calling for the public hearing. Seconded by
Councilman Sutton. For:All,Against:None.
10. Discussion/Action(General)
A. Approval/Disapproval of the appointments of two members to the Parks and Recreation Committee.
There were two application for the Park Commission,Guy Barrows and Gabriel Castro. Gabriel Castro
spoke concerning his term with the park's commission at the City of Converse. Councilman Sutton
made the motion to appoint Guy Barrows and Gabriel Castro to the Parks Commission. Seconded by
Councilman Campbell.For:All,Against:None.
B. Approval/Disapproval of Employee,Benefits for FY 2004-2005.
Chuck Balcar went over the Humana benefits and setting up a$500 account for those who go over the
deductible. Councilwoman Gray made the motion to approve the Employee Benefits for FY 2004-05.
Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against.
C. Approval/Disapproval of an agreement between Fieldstone Communities San Antonio,LLC,a
Texas,limited liability company,Medallion,LTD,a Texas limited partnership,and Regent Land
Development,L.P. a Texas limited partnership for the purpose of evidencing the agreements between
the above referenced parties for jointly participating in and constructing a sanitary sewer main system to
serve real property located in Guadalupe County,Texas,and owned by Participants or an affiliate of
Participates.
Mayor Ruppert stated that there were a few changes concerning the agreement suggested City Attorney,
Susan Rocha. Went over the recommended changes. Chuck Balcar went over the plans with the Regent
Development. Councilman Sutton made the motion,to approve the agreement with the changes
recommended by Susan Rocha. Seconded by Councilwoman Hartman. For:All,Against:None.
11. Executive Session:
Pursuant to section 551.074,Personnel Matters of Texas Government,the City Council will discuss
the decision on the hiring of a City Administrator/Manager for the City of Cibolo
Council went into executive session at 7:53 P.M.
12. Open Session
Approval/Disapproval of the selection of a city administrator,or the approval of new/additional
candidates for interviews.
Council reconvened at 8:47 P.M.
Councilman Sutton made the motion to table item till the August 24,2004 meeting. Seconded by
Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against:None.
13. Comments
A. City Staff-Yvonne Griffin thanked Susan and Nathan Gray,Gary Kelly and Ray Thomas for their
help on the mailing of the charters and gave update on new city hall.
Brain Cope gave an update on the drainage project.
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B. City Council
Councilman Sutton asked the council to talk up the town meeting for the city charter.
Councilman Troncoso asked about Ed Beasley replacement.
Susan Gray spoke concerning the masterplan meeting next week and stated that she did a walk through
of the city hall and it looks good.
C. Mayor-None
14. Adjournment
Councilman Campbell made the motion to adjourn at 8:53 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For:All,
Against:None.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 24TH DAY OF AUGUST 2004.
Charles Ruppert
Mayor
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