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Min CC 08/27/2002 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 109 S.MAIN August 27,2002 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order 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) Miquel Troncoso spoke during item 6C. Nathan Gray spoke during item 9B. 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 July 30,2002,City Council Budget Workshop. B. Consideration and Approval of August 13,2002,Minutes of the Regular City Council. C. Directing City staff to order removal of recreation device,basketball goal,in city right-of-way on Navajo Circle. Item 6C was pulled from the consent agenda. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve consent agenda items A and B. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. Miquel Troncoso- Stated that he would like to be grandfathered due to the ordinance 563 being passed in the last month. Mayor Ruppert replied by saying the city attorney responded by saying the goal needs to be removed since it is on city property, and the council will act on the issue. Councilman Williams made the motion to enforce the removal of the basketball goal from city right of way. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For: All,Against: None. 7. Discussion Only Public hearing to discuss the City of Cibolo FY2002-03 Annual Budget. There was no discussion. 8. Resolution A. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to set dates and time for public hearing for the proposed annexation and R-2 Zoning of Blanton Family Limited Partnership,land being 1.510 acre tract of land situated in the M.Lindenburg Survey,Abstract 215,Guadalupe County, Y Texas,and being out of a 18.15 acre tract as recorded in Volume 599,Page 753,of the Guadalupe County,Texas. Councilman Campbell made the motion to set the public hearings for September 10 and 24 at 6:45 P.M. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. B. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to set dates and time for public hearing for the proposed annexation and R-2 Zoning of Blanton Family Limited Partnership,land being 10.203 acre tract of land situated in the M.Lindenburg Survey,Abstract 215,and the Trinidad Garcia Survey,Abstract 137,Guadalupe County,Texas and being out of a 100 acre tract as recorded in Volume 46,Page 383,of the Deed Records of Guadalupe County,Texas. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to set the public hearing for September 10 and 24"at 6:45 P.M. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For: All,Against: None. C. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to oppose adoption of the clean air plan by the AACOG Air Improvement Resources Committee. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the Resolution to oppose adoption of the clean air plan by the AACOG Air Improvement Resources Committee. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None. D. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution to oppose any new taxes,increased taxes,or unfunded mandates by the Texas Legislature. Mayor Ruppert stated that this resolution would be presented to the Texas Municipal League. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the resolution. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. 9. Discussion/Action A.Discussion/Action to award bid for street and drainage projects. Rudy Klein stated that the bid opening took place on August 20,2002 at 1:00 P.M.,there were a total of four bids. The lowest bid came in at$421,592.00,Tejas Construction. Tejas construction stated that they have the time and manpower to do this project now. References have been checked and comments were good,to include timely completion,within budget and would hire again. Councilman Campbell made the motion to award the bid to Tejas Construction. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. B.Discussion/Action on amending water sewer plan for FM1103 extensions,authorizing bids for 1 million gallon elevated water storage tank. Chuck Balcar briefed that after review of master plan with Rudy Klein there needs to be an amendment to increase the water tank to a 1 million gallon elevated tank. The money could come from several different places to include water reserves,water revenue bonds,that would be paid for by future impact fees from builders, or could take funds from General Fund. Nathan Gray, Cibolo citizen, stated that he thinks the builders need to pay for this item with impact fees,not the citizens.We would not need a tank if it wasn't for the additional building. Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the amendment for the water sewer plan for FM1103 extensions,authorizing bids for 1 million gallon elevated water storage tank, and getting$1.25 million in water revenue bonds. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For:All,Against: None. C.Discussion/Action on awarding bid for medical benefits for FY 2002-03. Bob Feike, Cibolo Insurance Representative, stated that he had projected a 40%increase,the quotes came in higher for the same coverage. Chuck Balcar stated that he used the new figures in the budget, which came in at 30%higher than last year. The coverage will not be the same,and there will be more out of pocket cost for the employee. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to award the new Humana HMO and PPO plans. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against:None. D.Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of final subdivision plat of Cibolo Valley Ranch Subdivision,Unit 1. Planning and Zoning recommend approval. Keith Gilbreath stated that TxDot is putting in a 6-foot wall around subdivision. This could mean problems with line of sights for the entrance. Currently working on getting this wall changed. Plat is not effected by this. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the final subdivision plat of Cibolo Valley Ranch Subdivision,Unit 1. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For:All,Against: None. E.Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of final subdivision plat of Willow Bridge Subdivision,Unit 4. Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Councilman Williams made the motion to approve Final Subdivision Plat of Willow Bridge Subdivision,Unit 4. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None F.Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of Master Plan for Green Brook Subdivision,Unit 2. Keith Gilbreath recommended tabling item due to misprint of item. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to table item till the September 10,2002 meeting. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All,Against: None. G.Discussion/Action on Approval/Disapproval of final subdivision plat of The Ridge at Deer Creek,Unit 3. Keith Gilbreath stated that the only change was of a thoroughfare to be used at a future time. Planning and Zoning recommended approval. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the final subdivision plat of The Ridge at Deer Creek,Unit 3. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None. H.Discussion/Action concerning contract with the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department for FY2002-03. Chuck Balcar stated that he made changes in the budget to reflect a change from$58,000 to$60,000 to give the CVFD. This includes$7500 with the terms of the old contract with the balance to be given monthly as they meet the contract requirements. Mayor Ruppert stated that the city received a letter from the City of Schertz stating that the Fire Service contract would end as of September 30,2002. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the contract with minor corrections. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against:None. I. Discussion/Action on removal of four way stop sign on Deer Creek Blvd and raising the speed limit. Mayor Ruppert stated that there is a change in the elevation in this area which makes it very difficult to get down to the 20-mph speed limit. He stated that he had a petition that was signed of all those who would like to see the 4 way stop sign removed. Chuck Balcar stated that he conducted a study on Friday which showed the medium to be 25-26 mph, on Monday it was 24 mph. Most slowed down automatically when getting near the park. Councilman Campbell stated that he would like to see the area from FM3009 to the Park remain 20 mph then increase to 30 mph after the park, due to the safety of the children. Councilman Campbell made the motion to leave the stop sign as is and raise the speed limit to 30mph after the park. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: Councilman Campbell, Against: Councilmen Williams and O'Brien. Abstain: Councilwomen Duggar and Epperson. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to change the 4-way stop sign to a 2-way and increase the speed limit from 20 mph to 30mph. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: Councilmen O'Brien and Williams. Against: Councilman Campbell. Abstain: Councilwomen Epperson and Duggar. NO Action was taken,to be placed on the September 10,2002 agenda for further discussion. 10. Ordinances A. Discussion/Action on Adoption of an Ordinance approving the City of Cibolo FY 2002-03 Budget. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to adopt the ordinance approving the city of Cibolo FY2002- 3 Budget. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. B. Discussion/Action on Adoption of an Ordinance approving the City of Cibolo FY 2002-03 Property Tax rates. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to adopt the Ordinance approving the City of Cibolo FY2002-03 Property Tax rates. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All,Against: None. C. Discussion/Action on the Adoption of an Ordinance approving of the renewing the Franchise Agreement with Entex. Chuck Balcar stated that the attorney recommended changing the 30-year contract to a 10-year contract with no more than two extensions,original contract was for 15 years. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the ordinance with Entex franchise agreement for ten years with no more than two extensions. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. 11. Comments A. City Staff-None B. City Council -Councilman Williams thanked the VFD for their cooperation while completing the contract phase. -Councilwoman Duggar asked about the Planning and Zoning Outcome from the last meeting. Chuck Balcar stated that the position was filled with council first choice. -Councilman Campbell asked about vehicle with orange tag on Spice Oak Lane. Lee Perry stated that they were in the process of tracking down the owner. Also asked about high weeds on Dietz Road.Chuck Balcar stated that they have been taken care of. -Councilman O'Brien asked if Deer Meadow and Thistle Creek Drive could be on the next agenda for increasing the speed limit. C. Mayor-None. 12. Adjournment Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to adjourn at 9:53 P.M. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. Charles Ruppert Mayor ATTEST: 6wv f nne Griffm Secretary