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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
109 S.MAIN
August 13, 2002
7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order—Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order at 7:02 P.M.
2. Roll Call—All members of council were present.
3. Invocation—Councilman O'Brien gave the invocation.
4. Pledge of Alle ig ance—Mayor Ruppert led the Pledge of Allegiance.
5 Citizens to be Heard(limit of three minutes each)
Steve Liparoto—Spoke during item 9D.
Miquel Troncoso— Spoke during item 10.
Todd Burnett— Spoke on several items. Stated that he would like to see flashing school lights placed on
Main Street. Trees need to be trimmed on Warner Street. Would like to see drainage culverts cleaned
out so they would be useful. Striping on main street needs to be completed. Called in for chipper
service, missed him three times in a row. Stated that the maintenance department needs a drastic change.
Would like to see the Fire Department volunteer's get lights on their private vehicles so they are noticed
when they are going to a call.
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 be removed from the consent
agenda and considered as part of the order of business.)
A. Consideration and Approval of July 23, 2002, City Council Public Hearing.
B. Consideration and Approval of July 23, 2002,Minutes of the Regular City Council.
C. Consideration and Approval of July 30, 2002.
D. Consideration and Approval of 3rd Quarter Financial and Investment Report
E. Consideration and Approval of Check Register for July 2002.
Item 6 C was pulled from the consent agenda items to be placed on the next agenda. Councilman
Campbell made the motion to approve consent agenda items A, B,D and E. Seconded by
Councilwoman Duggar. For: All, Against: None.
7. Ordinance
Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Traffic Ordinance for the following subdivision:
1. Falcon Ridge Subdivision,Unit 2.
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for Falcon Ridge
Subdivision, Unit 2. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None.
2. Falcon Ridge Subdivision, Unit 3.
Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for Falcon Ridge
Subdivision, Unit 3. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,Against: None.
3. Springtree Subdivision,Unit 2.
Councilman Williams made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for Springtree
Subdivision, Unit 2. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All, Against: None.
4. Springtree Subdivision, Unit 3.
Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for Springtree
Subdivision, Unit 3. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None.
5. The Estates of Deer Creek,Unit 1
Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for The Estates
of Deer Creek, Unit 1. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None.
6. Willowbridge I,Unit 4.
Councilman Campbell made the motion to approve the traffic ordinance for Willowbridge I,
Unit 4. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All, Against: None.
8. Resolution
A. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution authorizing and directing the cooperation
of the City employees of the City of Cibolo and its duly appointed officials to enter into a
regional agreement to operation on the 800 MHzEDACS Trucking Communications system
provided by the City of Live Oak, Texas to aid in the interoperability of communications among
it neighboring mutual aid municipalities and school districts within those municipalities.
Mayor Ruppert stated that this resolution was to show that the City of Cibolo will cooperate with the
City of Live Oak and surrounding cities in the operation of the 800 MHzEDACS Trucking
Communications system. Dan Pue, Live Oak Assistant Police Chief, briefly gave the background
and ideas of how this system would benefit all surrounding cities and school. Councilman
Campbell made the motion to approve the resolution authorizing and directing the cooperation of the
City employees and officials to enter into a regional agreement. Seconded by Councilwoman
Duggar. For: All, Against:None.
B. Consideration of Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution declaring independence from Edwards
Aquifer within City of Cibolo certificate of convenience and necessity area water service district.
Mayor Ruppert read the resolution. Councilman Eddie Williams stated that he thought that it was a
very well written resolution. Councilman O'Brien stated that he had concerns about it stating that
the City would have a permanent stage 0 water restriction. Chuck Balcar made a point of order that
the water restriction ordinance would have to be amended before the water restrictions.
Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the resolution declaring independence from
Edwards Aquifer for the residence located inside the water service district. Seconded by
Councilwoman Duggar. For: All, Against: None.
9 Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on street and drainage projects.
• Chuck Balcar briefed that there was only one bid received and Rudy Klein recommended that the bid
openings be put off for one week. This would allow time for those who did not receive TxDot bids
to bid on the city. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to extend the bid opening to August 20,
2002. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None.
B. Discussion/Action on appointing a new member to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mayor Ruppert stated that there were 5 applications from the ones that did not get appointed the last
time. Also stated that Suzi Rogers did not want to be on the Planning and Zoning Commission but
would rather serve on the Parks Commission. After discussion Councilwoman Epperson made the
motion to appoint Michelle Appelt-Phelps to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by
Councilman O'Brien. For: All, Against: None. Motion#2— Councilman O'Brien made the motion
to appoint Mr. William Hilton as a alternate if Michelle Appelt-Phelps does not want to serve.
Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All, Against: None.
C. Discussion/Action on creating a Parks and Recreation Commission.
Mayor Ruppert stated that this was listed as a budget priority. Chuck Balcar stated that this item is
just to create the commission,the ordinance would be completed by the September meeting,then
after council approval, members would be appointed. Todd Burnett stated that he was still interested
in serving on the Parks commission. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the
creation of a Parks and Recreation Commission. Seconded by Councilman Williams. For: All,
Against: None.
D. Discussion/Action on FY2002-03 Fire Department Budget and services
Council was provided with a copy of the Contract between the city and the volunteer fire department.
Kirk Timke stated that the fire rating for city has not changed,to get this changed the city would
have to request an ISO inspection. Councilman Williams stated that if the city was going to contract
with the VFD, personnel and proper equipment would need to remain in the city if needed. Chuck
Balcar recommended listing the donation and personnel cost separately in case the VFD could not
keep to the contract. Final action would need to be completed before the adoption of the budget.
Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to table the action until the August 27th council meeting.
Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None.
10. Discussion Only
Discussion concerning ordinance regulating sports equipment on city property and right of way.
Miquel Troncoso stated that the basketball goal in question has been located at this area for over 15
years, and would like to keep it in place for at least another 4 years. Provided a list of signatures
from neighbors supporting goal to council members. Chuck Balcar stated that the basketball goal is
in the city's right of way, not in the easement. Councilwoman Duggar recommended to Chuck
Balcar to get the information to the City Attorney and get a opinion,the rest of council agreed. No
action was taken.
11. Comments
A. City Staff—
Chuck Balcar—briefed that he is recommending a lower water rate in the budget and not to charge
the$3.71 GBRA fee anymore. Did not receive park grant,and is going to Austin with the Mayor to
get more information for the next grant.
` Mark Riffe— Stated that during July, 46 warrants were served with a value of$9418.00. One year
total of 544 warrants served with a total of$118,790.25.
B. City Council
Councilman O'Brien stated that he would like to see about getting the sign changes on IH35 showing
the City of Cibolo on a future agenda.
C. Mayor-None
12. Adjournment
Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to adjourn at 10:05 P.M. Seconded by Councilman
Campbell. For: All, Against: None.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 27TH DAY OF AUGUST 2002.
Charles Ruppert
Mayor
ATTEST:
vonne Griffin
ity Secretary