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Min CC 05/11/2004 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING t�f CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 109 S.MAIN May 11,2004 7:00 P:M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order-Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order at 7:08 P.M. 2. Roll Call-All members of council were present. 3. Invocation-Councilman O'Brien 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) Tom Farzrd-Spoke on item 9C. Stated that he would like the council to look at how the new sewer line would effect homeowners in the city. Would like the city to grandfather in some that do not want to hook up to the sewer line. Would like to stay on his septic system,at least for a certain time period. Terry Van Syoc-Spoke on item 9C. Stated that they were required to place a certain type of septic tank that would last a lifetime. Stated that subject ordinance was written in the 70's and should be updated. Stated that if homeowners have working septic tanks then they should be allowed to leave their systems in place and if they failed then something should be done. Timothy Combs-Stated that he would echo what the previous homeowners have stated. Stated that he would like to hook on to the sewer system but their problem would be financially. Would like the option to be able to hook up when financial their able to. Kevin Kneuper-Spoke on item 9C. Also echoed the other homeowners. Asked why they had to get septic tanks at the time of bulding due to no sewer line being available. The line was there why were they not required to set up at the time. 6. 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 Regular City Council Minutes of April 27,2004. B. Check Register for April,2004. Councilman Sutton made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. 7.Presentation Update of Infrastructure projects from the City Engineer to include but not limited to Dietz Road Sidewalk,Town Creek Sewer Line,Elevated Water Tank,FM 1103 Water-Sewer Project,Municipal Building,Deer Creek Park Improvement, Borgfeld Road Drain Crossing. Also recommendations for future projects:Town Creek Road Drainage,Brush Trail Bend Drainage and a major Town Creek Project. Brian Cope gave an update on all working projects. Showed a map that showed all current projects locations. 8. Ordinance Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance amending#609,Comprehensive Zoning,Planning and Land Use Ordinance, providing a penalty clause for violations. Mayor Ruppert stated that this ordinance states that the fine can not be more than$2000 dollar for each offense,each day-can be considered an offense. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the ordinance amending#609,Comprehensive Zoning, Fianiiing and Land Use Ordinance,providing a penalty clause for violations. Seconded by Councilman Campbell:For:All, Against: None. 9. I)iscussion/Action A. Approval/Disapproval of the selection of a planning consultant to update the City's Comprehensive Master Plan (Finalists may make an oral presentation) Kelly Templine and Veronica Morgan from Mitchell and Morgan,LLP,from College Station gave a presentation of what their company can do to update the City's-Comprehensive Plan. Chris Stewart,.Espey Consultant,from Austin gave a presentation of what their company can do.to update the City's Comprehensive Plan. Each spoke about the qualification and experiences that have and a sample of sites that they have completed. Chuck Balcar stated that both firms are qualified,but references have not been checked yet. Also stated that Gary Kelly also reviewed the packages. Gary Kelly stated that both company's have the qualifications.Councilwoman gray asked each how they would involve the citizens. Councilman Sutton made-a-comment that the three most important issues are the future water,economic development and-the identity issue.Feels that Espey could complete this issue: Councilman Sutton made the motion to enter into negotiation with Espey Consultants contingent on the references. Seconded by Councilman Willams. For'All,Against:None. B. Approval/Disapproval.for advertisements forgoing out.for bids for the following projects: .(1) Dietz Creek Drainage Project (2) Town Creek/Johnson Property Project (3)Town Creek Sewer Extension to Deer Crest Lift Station Councilman Campbell made the motion to go out for advertisement for subject projects. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For:All with Councilwoman.Gray abstaining. C. Approval/Disapproval on sewer connection.policy for City of Cibolo residents with working septic systems. Mayor Ruppert stated that the.city is still working on the cost. The one cost would be CCMA's_at-$1000;.the question Would be the fee to the city,which they are charged,and the impact fees. The total project cost would be $1996.02,which does not include the cost of hooking_ .up to the system. There is also a cost of filling in the septic system,which could run about$175-$200. Councilman Williams.stated that council should come up with some.lead way to allow the.homeowners that=have working systems to let them keep their system. Also need to be flexible to those whodo want to hookup to the system. Councilman Sutton stated that aerobic septic systems need to be separate from others,due to the lifetime of the system. Need to start with the.homeowners.that want to hook up to the system and not financially hurting them. Chuck Balcar stated that the costs are set-except for the impact fees,which have been lowered recently. Council discussed different options. Councilman Sutton made the motion-to direct staff to develop an amendment the ordinance as necessary to reflect that hook up to the new sewer line would be required only upon system failure,and additional check the legality of annual-certification/inspection of the,system. Seconded by Council O'Brien. For:All with exception of Councilwoman Gray abstaining. D. Approval/Disapproval of a budget amendment or at a minimum a decision to have the.City engineer give a cost estimate on replacing forced sewer main on FM 78 with a gravity line. (Tabled from April.27a'Meeting) Councilman Sutton stated that this could be done but it would cost a lot of money. Stated that this would be a good project to go in the Capital Improvement Funds. Councilman O'Brien asked David Dennis,CCMA,if this would be a good location for a lift station. He(Mr.Dennis)gave background on previous projects and what different project would do. The City Engineer has-not looked at this subject project. Councilnman O'Brien made the motion to direct City Engineer to -provide options to replace forced sewer main on FM 78. Seconded:by Councilman Sutton. For:All,Against: None. E. Approval/Disapproval of beginning the process of identifying people that could serve on a Business Development Committee. (Tabled from April 27h Meeting) " T 1 Councilman O'Brien stated that he provide a sample vision statement for the city,and currently has three interested on being on the committee.Also could get the new consultants of the masterplan to get their input. Would like the council to come up with some ideas of what they would like the committee to be made up of,to include how many. Councilman O'Brien made them motion to start the process of identifying people that could serve on a Business Development Committee. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against:None. F. Approval/Disapproval of seeking an agreement with Cibolo Creek Municipal Authority(CCMA)for waste water treatment of wastewater collected outside of the CCMA's taxing jurisdictions. Chuck Balcar gave the background of the agreement with CCMA. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the Oagreement,with the words'along FM 1103" deleted. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For:All,Against:None. G. Approval/Disapproval of the Calendar for preparation of the FY 2004-05 Annual City of Cibolo Budget. The council discussed the calendar and the set dates. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the Calendar for preparation of the FY 2004-05 Annual City of Cibolo Budget. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For:All,Against:None. 10.Resolution Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution calling for a public hearing to hear an amendment to the City Masterplan for the FM 1103 Corridor. Chuck Balcar stated that it was his opinion that it would have to be in the paper 30 days before the public hearing. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the resolution with setting the date of June 22nd at 6:45 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For:All,Against:None. 11. Comments A. City Staff None B. City Council Councilman Sutton reminded everyone to go out and vote on Saturday. Councilman Campbell asked about the excess pipe. Councilman O'Brien read a statement to the council concerning Councilwoman Gray cautioning her that sometimes our actions can be misread and that in a city this small that perception can sometimes become reality and to be careful that we look at the macro issue for the entire city. Wanted to do in private but Councilwoman Gray would not accept/return phone calls. C. Mayor Mayor Ruppert asked about time for canvassing the election. 12. Adjournment Councilman Campbell made the motion to adjourn at 9:34 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For:All,Against: None. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 25TH DAY OF MAY,2004. A Ott Charles Ruppert Mayor TTEST: vonne G�r ffm ity Secretary