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Min CC 05/13/2003 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 109 S.MAIN May 13,2003 7:00 P.M. (or immediately following the Special Planning and Zoning) MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order at 7:07 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 or citizen so requests,in which case the item will removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of the order of business.) A. Approval of April 22,2003 Regular City Council minutes. B. Approval of April 22,2003 Public Hearing City Council Minutes. C. Approval of May 6,2003 Special City Council Minutes. D. Appointment of Jay Derby as a Cibolo Police Officer. E. Approval of Check Register for April 2003. F. Resignation of Chuck Balcar for the CRWA Board of Trustees. G. Approval of Final Subdivision Plat of Thistle Creek School Site. H. Approval of Removal of Thomas Rober from Parks Commission. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All,Against: None. 7.Resolutions Approval/Disapproval of Resolution in support of HR1891 to amend Clean Air Act to Prohibit liability for the effects of emission,resulting from or caused by an act of nature. AACOG has formed a committee to provide a clean act plan. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the Resolution in support of HR1891 to amend Clean Air Act to Prohibit liability for the effects of emission,resulting from or caused by an act of nature. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. 8. Ordinance Approval/Disapproval of an annexation ordinance for Mr.Victor Lee Zengerle and Mrs.Mary Winkler Zengerle land being 20.000 acres of land out of that certain 155 acres tract of land conveyed by Emil Wiederstein et ux to Zaver Rittiman by deed dated March 27, 1928,and recorded in Volume 99 at pages 241-242 of the Deed Records of Guadalupe County,Texas. (Approved annexation on April 22,2003) Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the annexation ordinance for Mr.Victor Lee Zengerle and Mrs.Mary Winkler Zengerle,20.000 acres. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against:None. 9. Discussion/Action(Builder/Development) Builder/Development A. Approval/Disapproval release of Performance Bond for Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 1. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to release of Performance Bond for Falcon Ridge 1 Subdivision,Unit 1. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For:All,Against: None. B. Approval/Disapproval release of Performance bond for Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 3. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to release the Performance bond for Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 3. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. C. Approval/Disapproval release of performance bond for Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 5. Chuck Balcar stated that this is a reduction in the bond. Councilman Campbell made the motion to release the reduction of performance bond for Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 5. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For:All,Against: None. D.Approval/Disapproval of the C-1 Zoning request by Mr.Victor Lee Zengerle and Mrs. Mary Winkler Zengerle land being 20.000 acres of land out of that certain 155 acres tract of land conveyed by Emil Wiederstein et ux to Zaver Rittimann by deed dated March 27, 1928, and recorded in Volume 99 at pages 241-242 of the Deed Records of Guadalupe County,Texas. Chuck Balcar stated that the annexation is now effective and needs to be zoned. They are requesting C-1 zoning. Councilman Williams made the motion to approve the C-1 Zoning request by Mr. Victor Lee Zengerle and Mrs.Mary Winkler Zengerle. Seconded by Councilman.Campbell. For: Councilman O'Brien,Williams,Campbell and Councilwoman Epperson. Against: Councilwoman Duggar. 10. Discussion Only A. Discussion on filling four vacancies to occur on the Planning and Zoning Commission for Terms Expiring July 1,2003. Chuck Balcar stated that four seats are coming up for re appointment due to the ordinance. Four are to be re-appointed on odd years while three on even years. Councilman O'Brien stated that maybe the number needed to be reduced to five members. Input from current members stated that they needed seven members which would give different input/ideas. Chuck Balcar stated that he was just looking for direction from the council. It was discussed that the Planning&Zoning members should reapply in writing of intent to the Mayor if they want to be re-appointed. B.Update on workshop for changes to the Zoning Ordinance. Chuck Balcar stated that the Planning and Zoning met on May 10,2003 from 9:OOA.M. to 12:30 P.M. Felt that a lot of work was accomplished. There was a discussion to include re-charatering the zoning classification and districting. There would also be districts for parkland and utility services. By adding all these different classification it would limit special use permits. Commercial will also be broken into light and heavy industry. After the Zoning Ordinance is completed there would have to be two Public Hearings and a new zoning map would need to be completed.Another major change would be the length of Planning and Zoning term limits. Chuck Balcar stated that he needed direction from council which way they wanted to go with the ordinance. 11. Discussion/Action (General) General A. Appointment of a member to the CRWA Board of Trustees for a two year term. Chuck Balcar had to resign because he did not meet the CRWA Trustee requirement of receiving his water from CRWA. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to appoint Council elects Johnny Sutton to the CRWA Board of Trustees. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. B. Approval/Disapproval of a franchise agreement with City Public Service for Electric Service. Councilman Williams stated that he spoke with Tom Long,POC from CPS. He could not be here tonight due to prior commitments,but could would back at a later date to answer questions. He stated that the agreement that he is offering to the City of Cibolo is the same that they offer to all the others. Stated that they would not change the contract but would offer us another one in ten years. Chuck Balcar stated that attorney added a line to the agreement that CPS will try to contact utilities before cutting streets/grounds. If the agreement is not passed,franchise fees will not be collected. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to table the franchise agreement with CPS until the May 27, 2003 meeting. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: Councilmen Williams and Campbell, Councilwoman Epperson and Duggar. Obstain: Councilman O'Brien. C. Appointment of a Municipal Court Judge and an Alternate Municipal Court Judge for a two-year term ending May 2005. Mayor Ruppert stated that the term is the same as the Mayor. The city attorney has recommended Stella Kyle. Chuck Balcar stated that an alternate needs to be appointed also. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to appoint Stella Kyle as the municipal judge and Mark Sideman as the alternate judge.Also the possibility to appoint additional alternates at a later date as needed. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. D. Review of Parks&Recreation Commission activities and recommendations for Improvements in the current fiscal year. Chuck Balcar stated that the Park finally met due to the fact that they had a quorum. Chuck Balcar showed the council a drawing of the parking lot and restroom facility. Stated that this would cost in the mid$30,000. Recommended doing the restroom facility and parking lot first and the recreation to follow. This would help with the parks grant application project. No action was taken. E. Budget preparation schedule for the Fiscal 2003-04 Cibolo Municipal Budget. Chuck Balcar stated that he provided the schedule for the new budget process. The process will not exactly start till the 10'`of June. 12. Comments A. City Staff— Chuck Balcar stated that the new elected officials workshop will be on June 5t'. There have been 54 permits for April and already have 48 for the month of May. B. City Council— Councilman O'Brien thanked Councilwoman Duggar and Epperson for serving with him. Councilman Campbell stated that it was good working with Councilwoman Duggar and Epperson. Councilman Williams stated that it has been a pleasure working with Councilwoman Duggar and Epperson and he has learned a lot from them. Councilwoman Duggar stated she would like to see the city become more friendly with hardships on water bill. Also wanted to congratulate the new members of council and said that she has learned so much by serving on the council. Wished them luck. Thanked the city staff for their help and guidance. Stated to Councilman O'Brien said that even though they didn't see eye to eye they brought up different ideas to the council table. Councilwoman Epperson stated that she has enjoyed working with the council and staff. Wished the new Councilmembers the best of luck. C. Mayor- Mayor Ruppert stated congratulation to the out going members and stated that they have made a difference to the city. Wished them the best of luck. 13. Presentation Presentation to Cathy Duggar and Carolyn Epperson for service to the City of Cibolo from May 2001 to may 2003. Mayor Ruppert presented a Texas plaque to the outgoing members Councilwoman Duggar and Councilwoman Epperson. 14.Election A. Swearing in Mayor, Charles Ruppert. Yvonne Griffin sworn in Charles Ruppert as the Mayor. B. Swearing in Newly Elected Councilmembers Johnny Sutton and Susan Gray. Mayor Ruppert sworn in newly elected Councilmembers Johnny Sutton and Susan Gray. Councilman Sutton and Councilwoman Gray took their seats. 15. Adj ourmnent Councilman Williams made the motion to adjourn at 8:25 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Sutton. For: All, Against:None. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF MAY 2003. Charles Ruppert Mayor ATTEST: vonne Grimm ity Secretary