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Min CC 01/28/2003 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 109 S.MAIN January 28,2003 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order-Mayor Ruppert called the meeting at 7:00 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) Nathan Gray-Asked the council to make a careful judgement when it comes to making a decision about the park on Green Valley Road. Concerned that it will cause traffic and pederstein problems,and the area of the park is to small. Also spoke against item 7E. Bille Zimmerman-Spoke about her position running for a seat on the San Antonio River Authority Board,Place 4. 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.Consideration and Approval of January 14,2003 City Council minutes. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None 7. Discussion/Action A. Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of preliminary subdivision plat of Weiderstein 10,Unit 1. Keith Gilbreath stated that the area was located by Weidersten road,there would be 38 lots. The drainage and street width were correct. A cul-de-sac was opened to make a through street for future growth. Subdivision does not have a name yet. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the preliminary subdivision plat of Weiderstein 10,Unit 1. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None. B. Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of Master Plan of Cibolo Valley 32. Keith Gilbreath stated that this area is located by Cibolo Valley and Weiderstein Road,also know as the IRC tract,and there would be 137 lots. This area is located in CPS district and not GVEC. Planning and Zoning had one concern about there only being one entrant to the subdivision.Councilman OBrien made the motion to approve the Master Plan of Cibolo Valley 32. Seconded by Councilman Williams.For: councilman O'Brien, Councilman Williams,Councilman Campbell and Councilwoman Epperson. Against: Councilwoman Duggar. C. Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of preliminary subdivision plat of Cibolo Valley 32,Unit 1. Keith Gilbreath stated that this unit would include 40 lots. Street names would have to be changed,they all started with Cibolo. All required right-of-aways and easements have been met. There will also be a one foot Non Vehicle Access Entrance(NVAE),this will stop the driving on the easements behind the houses. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the preliminary subdivision plat of Cibolo Valley 32,Unit 1. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None. D. Discussion/Action on commitment to partially fund traffic light at FM 3009 and Dietz Road. Chuck Balcar stated that the school district can not participate in the purchase of the traffic light according to their attorney. Guadalupe County stated that they would not participate unless every entity participated. Also stated that the state may cut out the cost of cutting the street if the city was to help purchase of light. They stated they would not be able to purchase and install the light for a period of 2-3 years. Also talked to Commissioner Wolvertine about taking Dietz Road into the city with a county 5-year maintenance program. Councilman OBrien made the motion to directed Chuck Balcar to get a memo from the state that they will barter with the cutting of their street for the city purchasing the light,and to research the legal avenues of the school assisting with purchase. Also to get something in writing from Commissioner Wolvertine on the taking over of Dietz Road. Seconded by Councilman Campbell.For: All,Against:None. E. Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of hosting an appreciation luncheon for the Builders, Developers,and Engineers of subdivisions in Cibolo. Chuck Balcar stated that this would bring all the developer and builders together and to possible develop a builder association. One of the topics would be to go the masterplan and capital improvements plan. This would be sponsored by the city with co-sponsors. The date for this would be February 12th or 13th. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve hosting an appreciation luncheon. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None. F. Discussion/Action on request by the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department to amend the municipal contract to allow monthly payments for emergency service in place of quarterly payments for the term ending September 30,2003. Steve Liperado stated that there is a cash flow problem due to some engine problems on a truck and the boat. Stated that in the past the city has always paid up front,but with current contract it is after the fact. Councilwoman stated that she would like to receive the reports on a monthly basis. Councilman Campbell made the motion to amend contract to receive monthly compensation. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. G. Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of a Beautification project for Cibolo. Chuck Balcar stated that this would a way to spruce up the city and possible give it a theme. GVEC has already stated that they would donate$5,000. Mrs.Ruppert and classmates would take this project as a part of their master garden class. They must donate 50 hours and provide a plan which would be approved by council at a later date. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the beautification project concept. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None. 8. Comments A. City Staff- Rudy Klein stated that the savings on the street cuts on FM1103 would be$30,000,versus having to boar under the street. The water line would be ready for the February 25,2003 meeting. Gave councilmembers a chance to go see the milling process which could be used for Borgfeld. Chuck Balcar stated that he sent a letter to Jack Hamilton with the water bill from Green Valley. B. City Council- Councilwoman Duggar asked about the status of the signboards on FM78 and the provost case. C. Mayor-None 9. Adjournment Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to adjourn at 8:38 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. PASSED AND APPROVE THIS 11TH DAY FEBRUARY 2003. "r6r Charles Ruppert Mayor ATTEST: rVl,�'LP vonne Griffin ty Secretary