Min CC 07/30/2002 - Budget Workshop CITY COUNCIL BUDGET WORKSHOP
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
109 S.MAIN
July 30,2002
6:30 P.M.
MINUTES
1. Call to Order
Mayor Charles Ruppert called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call
All were present except Pat O'Brien who arrived later.
3. Discussion
Discussion on Program Improvements and Fire Department proposed FY2002-03 Budget.
The Council discussed next year's budget, emphasizing the role of the Cibolo Volunteer Fire
Department and the contracts with the City of Schertz for dispatch,EMS and fire protection.-Steve Liparoto
of the CVFD said that his organization could provide protection equal to Schertz and that he would examine
the lowering of the fire rate from 6 to 4. He also said that he could get Schertz to continue to be automatically
toned for all Cibolo Fires without our city having to pay Schertz for this protection.
Councilman Eddie Williams asked some specific question about the department's ability to provide
coverage and inquired about the availability of fire trucks in cases of emergency. Mr. Liparoto said that he
would return with an amended contract addressing the concerns of all the council.
Chuck Balcar told the council that Schertz was offering to provide 24 hour, 7 day a week protection
for$50,000 a year. The Council agreed to further discuss fire protection at its next meeting.
4. Adjournment
Carolyn Epperson moved to adjourn, second by Eddie Williams.
Meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON'-Ofl DAY of 2002.
Charles Ruppert
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Secretary