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Min CC 10/23/2001 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 109 S.MAIN October 23, 2001,7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Mayor Ruppert called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. 2. Roll Call—All members of council were present, except Councilman Glisar. Councilman O'Brien would be late. 3. Invocation—A moment of silence was observed. 4. Pledge of Allegiance—Mayor Ruppert led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Citizens to be Heard(limit to three minutes each) -Carolyn Tauzin spoke during item 7C. -Ed Barns spoke during item 8C. -Rich Pierce spoke during item 7C. 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 normal order of business.) A. Consideration and Approval of October 9, 2001 Minutes of the Regular City Council. B Presentation for Consideration and Approval of Financial Report for fourth quarter of FY 200-01 C. Reschedule Schertz/Cibolo Meeting for November 1, 2001,GVEC at 6:30. D. Resignation of Police Officer Thad Siwecki, effective, October 23, 2001. Councilman Ridge made the motion to approve the consent agenda with corrections to the minutes. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All, Against: None. 7. Ordinances A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance to allow a swap of land in the Extra Territorial Jurisdictions with the City of Schertz in anticipation of the annexation by Schertz of the Northcliff Subdivision. Cibolo releases three tracts, containing (1)4.13 acres, (2) 48.90 acres ,and(3) 76.10 acres in exchange for approximately 130 acres of city limits and ETJ for 539 31 acres currently in the ETJ of the City of Schertz. After no-discussion Councilman Ridge made the motion to approve ordinance to allow a sway of land in the Extra Territorial Jurisdictions with the City of Schertz. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All, Against: None. B. Approval/Disapproval of a Comprehensive Sign Ordinance, including the regulation of the use of "Bandit Signs"along FM3009 and Dietz Road in the City of Cibolo. This covers all possible signs inside the city limits. Chuck Balcar stated that 5.8 in Section 6.5 on Page 7 needs to be changed to include the exemption of political signs. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the comprehensive sign ordinance with the correction subject section. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. C. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of adopting an ordinance establishing the minimum standards for residential building exteriors of the City of Cibolo. Carolyn Tauzin stated that she does not believe that everyone need to live in a square box. Believes that someone that purchases a lot of land should be able to build a home that is not brick. Rick Pierce with Centex homes stated that he needed a point of clarification under the ordinance if the material they use on their homes would be allowed, material being cementious. Stated that he also hoped that the city would not pass this ordinance. Keith Gilbreath briefed that K&B already has submitted and been given approval on their plot plan and they use vinyl siding on their homes. K&B is currently the only builder in Cibolo that uses this material. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to disapprove the ordinance establishing the minimum standards for residential building exteriors. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: Councilman Ridge, Councilwoman Epperson, and Councilwoman Duggar. Against: None, Abstained: Councilman O'Brien. 8.Discussion and Action Items A. Discussion/Action on waiving of Permit Fees for Grantworks on rebuilding of House on FM1103. Yvonne Griffin briefed that this has been a on-going project with Grantworks for the last year to get qualified homeowners assistance with the repair of their homes. There is currently one that is going to be rebuilt on FM 1103. There were two others that qualified but did not want their homes torn down. Waiving the permit fees would be part of the city's matching fund. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve waiving of permit fees for Grantworks. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All,Against: None. B. Discussion/Action on final payment to E.E.Hood of ten percent retainage held pending satisfactory F acceptance of the Indian Blanket(Circle) street/drainage reconstruction project. Councilman Ridge stated that he thought the main problem was with Tomahawk and not Indian Circle. Chuck Balcar stated the he thought that Tomahawk not being completed at the same time as Indian Circle is causing problems, but can not hold the contractor responsible for this. The cracks have been repaired and have not reopened. At the last meeting Rudy Klein recommended paying E.E.Hood 5% of balance and holding the other 5%until the end of the warranty. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to send all information to the attorney and get a legal recommendation. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All, Against: None. C. Discussion/Action in support of expansion of physical facilities of the Guadalupe County Appraisal District offices in Sequin. Ed Barns stated that he was from the Guadalupe county Appraisal District Office in Sequin and introduced a Board of Directors,Tex Farnsworth. On October 1, 2001,at a regular meeting they passed a resolution to get land for further expansion, and is looking for support from the Cibolo. In order for this to pass they must received 3/4 entities to approve. Currently have the funds and will not be raising taxes to pay for this future building. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the support of expansion of physical facilities of the Guadalupe County Appraisal district Offices in Sequin. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: All,Against: None. D. Discussion/Action to direct staff to resolve pedestrian transportation issues along Dietz Road between existing schools, and to recommend action concerning the construction of sidewalks. Chuck Balcar briefed that the County has completed dietz road and if there are to be sidewalks it would be at the city's expense. The approximate cost of the project would be$25,000. The sidewalks could be built on the city's right of way,but does not recommend pedestrian traffic on Dietz road. Keith Gilbreath stated that there is a current plan for sidewalks to interconnect to all school except for Watts Elementary. There is no need for sidewalks on Dietz Roads,the schools just need to educate the children where they need to be walking. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to direct Chuck Balcar to come up with recommended action concerning the construction of sidewalks. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: All, Against: None. E. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Final Plat of Unit 2 of Falcon Ridge Subdivision. f- Keith Gilbreath briefed that there had been a problem with a private drainage easement. This has since been amended to a dedicated easement. Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to approve the Final Plat of Unit 2 of Falcon Ridge Subdivision. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For: All, Against: None. F. Discussion/Action on proposal by Rudy Klein to provide engineering services in support of the City of Cibolo Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to revise Land Use Assumptions and calculate costs for necessary public infrastructure improvements as a result on continuing residential and commercial development. Chuck Balcar briefed that the final dollar amount would be$8,000.00 in engineering and would also be included in the next Masterplan. Councilwoman Duggar made the motion to approve the proposal from Rudy Klein to provide engineering services in support of the City of Cibolo Capital Improvement Advisory Committee to revise Land Use Assumptions. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: All, Against: None. G. Discussion/Action on Recommendation of Approval/Disapproval of Variance Request from Ryland Homes for a Pre-Construction Variance to encroach into side setback line a distance of.54' (fifty-four one hundredths of a foot)for a structure to be built on Lot 14 of Block 5, 253 Tierra Grande. Keith Gilbreath briefed that the house would not fit on the lot with out the variance. Councilman Ridge made the motion to approve the variance request from Ryland Homes for a Pre-Construction Variance. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For: All,Against:None. H. Discussion Action on Intergovernmental Contracts and Inter-local Agreements with the City of Schertz and the Cibolo Volunteer Department, Inc. Chuck Balcar stated that all three have been approved and seen by the City Attorney, Susan Rocha. (1) Schertz-Cibolo Fire Councilwoman Epperson made the motion to accept the Schertz/Cibolo agreement. Seconded Councilman O'Brien. For: All, Against: None. (2) Schertz-Cibolo Library Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the Schertz-Cibolo Library agreement. Seconded by Councilwoman Duggar. For: All, Against: None. (3) Cibolo-CVFD Councilwoman Duggar stated that she did not agree with item 5.00, saying that the Cibolo WD was required to have annual training and did not put the same requirements on Schertz. Chuck Balcar briefed that Volunteer firefighters do not have a minimum annual training standard where paid firefighter do. Councilman Ridge made the motion to approve the agreement with Cibolo-CVFD as written. Seconded by Councilman O'Brien. For: Councilman Ridge and Councilman O'Brien. Against: Councilwoman Epperson and Councilwoman Duggar. Then councilwoman Duggar made the motion to delete the one line item regarding the training requirement. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: Councilwoman Epperson and Councilwoman Duggar. Against: Councilman Ridge and Councilman O'Brien. Mayor Ruppert broke the tie with going for Councilwoman Duggar motion. 9.Resolutions A. A Resolution of support for installing a traffic signal at the intersection of FM3009 and Dietz Road. Chief Riffe stated that he thought the traffic signal was a good idea. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the resolution in support of installing a traffic signal at the intersection of FM 3009 z y and Dietz Road. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: All,Against: None. B. A Resolution in support of Passage of Constitutional Amendment Propositions 15 and 2. Chuck Balcar briefed that Proposition 2 was in regard to the issuance of bonds for the building of roads in border colonias and Proposition 15 is a statewide coalition of cities, counties,private businesses, and others that are interested groups focused on improving transportation infrastructure in the State of Texas. Stated that many cities and other agencies have been supporting these propositions. Councilman O'Brien made the motion to approve the support of Proposition 2 and 15. Seconded by Councilman Ridge. For: All,Against: None. 10. Comments A. City Staff Keith Gilbreath- - Stated that Dietz road is closed due to sewer line being installed. -Thanked Council for approved help in budget. Lee Perry is the new Code Enforcement Officer. B. City Attorney-None C. City Council -None D. Mayor-None 11. Adjournment-Councilman Ridge made the motion to adjourn at 8:42 P.M. Seconded by Councilwoman Epperson. For: All, Against: None. "�Vr Charles Ruppert Mayor ATTEST: vonne Griffin ity Secretary