Min CC 09/23/2003 " - REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
109 S.MAIN
September 23,2003
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order Mayor Ruppert called themeeting to order at 7:03 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(limit of three minutes each)
There were no citizens to be heard.
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 September 9,2003,Regular City Council Minutes.
B. Accept Resignation of Brian Miller,Police Department.
C. Approval of hiring Andrew Szuch for Public Works,Animal Control Officer.
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the consent agenda item B and C. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. For: All,Against:None.
Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve consent agenda item A with corrections to 10A.
Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For: All,Against: None.
7. Ordinance
A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Cibolo FY 2002-03
Budget.
Chuck Balcar went over the highlights of the budget with council. There was discussion concerning
the cost of dispatching with Schertz and alternates. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to
approve the Ordinance adopting the budget for the City of Cibolo FY 2002-03 Budget. Seconded by
Councilman Campbell. For: All,.Against:None.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance approving the City of Cibolo FY 2002-03 Property Tax
rates.
Chuck Balcar stated that the new tax rate for FY 2003-04 is .2895. Councilman Williams made the
motion to approve the Ordinance approving the City of Cibolo FY 2003-04 Property Tax rates.
Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against:None.
C. Discussion/Action on Adoption of an Ordinance adopting the new water rates.
Mayor Ruppert went over the different water cost with the council. There was discussion concerning
the increase of water rates,after lowering the rates last year. Councilman Sutton made the motion to
approve the Ordinance adopting the new water rates. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,
Against: None.
8. Discussion/Action(Builder/Development)
A. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Preliminary Masterplan for
Rhew Tract.(Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Councilman O'Brien stated that he was good with this plat with the exception of changing the zoning
of the C-1 Section. Paul Dehnman went over the plat with council. Councilwoman Gray asked
about sidewalks going to the high school. Councilwoman Gray made the motion to approve the
Preliminary Masterplan for the Rhew Tract. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against;
None.
B. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Preliminary Plat for
Bentwood Ranch Subdivision,Unit IA.(Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Councilwoman Gray asked about the retention pond. John Moy went over the drainage issues with
council. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Bentwood Ranch
Subdivision,Unit IA. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against:None.
C. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Preliminary Plat for
Bentwood Ranch Subdivision,Unit 2.(Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Councilman O'Brien asked Brain Cope if the plans were okay. He stated that they still needed
construction plans but they look good.John Moy went over the plat with the council.
Councilwoman Gray made the motion to approve the Preliminary Plat for Bentwood Ranch
Subdivision,Unit 2. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against:None.
D. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval on a Variance Request by
Eagle Valley Homes for a temporary construction trailer. (Planning&Zoning recommended
Approval)
Councilman Sutton made the motion to approve the variance request by Eagle Valley Homes for a
temporary construction trailer. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None.
E.Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval on a Variance Request by Eagle
Valley Homes for temporary flag poles:and signs. (Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the variance request by Eagle Valley Homes for
temporary flag poles and signs at their sales site until their completion of the subdivision. Seconded
by Councilman Sutton. For: All,Against: None.
F.Discussion/Actionon Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval on a Variance Request by
Armadillo Construction for a temporary sales trailer.(Planning&Zoning recommended Approval
with exception)
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the variance request by Armadillo Construction
for a temporary sales trailer. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For:All,Against: None.
G.Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval on a Variance Request by
Armadillo Construction for a temporary construction trailer. (Planning&Zoning recommended
Approval)
Councilman Williams made the motion to approve the variance request by Armadillo Construction
for a temporary construction trailer. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None.
H.Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval on sidewalks and trees for
Armadillo Construction. (Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Chuck Balcar stated that Green Valley Water District does not want them to cross their water lines.
Agreed to have them to do it in the entrance of the subdivision. Councilman O'Brien asked the
engineer the problem with having the sidewalks over the water lines. Brian Cope stated its more of a
maintenance problem. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the variance request for
the on sidewalks and trees for Armadillo Construction. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For:
All,Against:None.
I. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Buffalo Crossing Signage.
(Planning&Zoning recommended Approval)
Chuck Balcar presented the drawing to council, also stated that they were not required to do this.
Councilwoman Gray made the motion to approve the Buffalo Crossing Signage. Seconded by
Councilman Campbell.For:All,Against: None.
9. Discussion/Action(General)
A. Approval/Disapproval of color charts and logo for the Water Tank.
Council went over the color charts and logo for the water,tank. Councilman O'Brien stated that he
did not like the idea of the logo being the Cibolo buffalo. Councilman Campbell made the motion to
pick Cloud for the tank and Weathered Bark for the logo, logo being the Cibolo buffalo: Seconded
by Councilwoman Gray. For:All,Against:None.
B. Approval/Disapproval of rehiring Armstrong and Vaughn Associates for the FY2002-03 Audit.
Chuck Balcar stated that due-to issues the city should extend the contract for this year. Councilman
Sutton made the motion to approve the rehiring Armstrong and Vaughn Associates for the FY2002-
03 Audit. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None.
C.Approval/Disapproval of terminating/extending Cibolo Recycling Program.
Chuck Balcar stated that last year the council agreed to try the recycling program for a one-year
period. There was discussion among council concerning this. Henry Gutierrez stated that this is not
a moneymaker but its for the environment.It is a personal issue amongst the citizens. Also stated
that he was not going to ask for a garbage rate increase. Councilman Sutton made the motion to
approve the extending of the Cibolo Recycling Program for one more year. Seconded by
Councilman Williams. For: Councilman Williams, Campbell and Sutton. Against: Councilwoman
Gray and Councilman Campbell.
D. Approval/Disapproval of realigning the City Organization Structure.
Councilman O'Brien went over his ideas for the City Organization Structure. To include moving
Police Department under the City Administrator and Code Enforcement&Animal Control under
public safety. This also be done any way under the home rule status. Councilman Campbell stated
that he though Councilman O'Brien was on the right track and agreed with him. Councilman
O'Brien made the suggestion to put PD under the City Administrator then have the City
Administrator work with the rest of the organization flow chart. There was discussion between
Council,Mark Riffe and Chuck Balcar concerning these. Councilwoman Gray made the motion to
leave the organization chart as is. Seconded by Councilman Williams For: Councilmen Campbell,
Williams, Sutton and Councilwoman Gray. Against: Councilman O'Brien.
10. Resolution
Approval/Disapproval of a resolution to set date,time and place for a City Council Hearing and
a Joint City Council and Planning and Zoning Hearing on the proposed request by Ms.Juanita
Kardys,Mr.Richard Kardys,and Jessie Kardys,for annexation and R-2B zoning of land being a
55.7729 acres of land out of a certain 100.00 acre tract out of the Simon Cockrill survey-No. 77,
abstract No.96, and the A. S.Lewis survey No. 78, abstract No.216,City of Cibolo,as recorded in
volume 1037,Page 739-749 of the official records of Guadalupe County,Texas. (Public Hearing,
Council,October 14,2003 at 6:30 P.M.,Joint Public Hearing,October 28 2003,6:30 P.M.)
Chuck Balcar stated that this is the back half of the property. Councilman Sutton made the motion to
approve the resolution to set date,time and place for a City Council Hearings for the Kardys
property proposed annexation and zoning. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against:
None.
11. Discussion Only
Discussion/Update on Canyon Regional Water Authority direct water line issue.
Mayor Ruppert,Councilman Sutton,David Davenport,CRWA,and Rudy Klein,City Engineer met
concerning the water line issue. Mayor Ruppert stated that CRWA would like for the City to review
its contract for its future water usage. Chuck Balcar stated that he has a problem with paying Cibolo
percentage in the line that goes to 1604 onto 1518 which goes past the City of Cibolo. There was
further discussion on this subject. Chuck Balcar stated that there is a CRWA meeting. No action
was taken.
12. Comments
A. City Staff
Chuck Balcar stated that there have been several applications for Keith Gilbreath job.
B. City Council
Councilman Williams stated that he was very excited that the street light is flashing and working.
All council members welcomed Chuck Balcar back to work.
B. Mayor
Mayor reminded everyone about CiboloFest.
13. Adjournment
Councilman Campbell made the motion to adjourn at 9:41P.M. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For: All,
Against:None.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 14TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2003.
Charles Ruppert
Mayor
ATTEST:
Y nne Griffm
Secretary