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MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING
AUGUST 8, 2000
1. Roll Call—Mayor Bauder called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M. in the
Municipal Building of Cibolo, Texas. All Council Members were present.
2. Invocation—Councilman Glisar gave the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance—Mayor Bauder led the pledge.
4. Citizens to be Heard—Ms. Cathy Duggar raised a question as to the procedural
soundness of Council's action to approve the rezoning action of the Schlather
tract at the intersection of FM 1103 and Fm 78. Specifically on the majority
required by the Zoning Ordinance as to whether a% majority or a simple
majority of the Council Members is required when over 20% of the property
owners object to the rezoning. Mayor Bauder informed Ms. Duggar that the
City Attorney was reviewing the matter. When the matter is resolved the
Council would either reverse the rezoning or sustain the action.
Mr. Art Arthur spoke to the potential for progress and his willingness to serve in
organizing Cibolofest since the Parks and Recreation Commission had voted not
to hold the event.
5. Discussion/Action on Minutes of the July 25,2000 Public Hearing (Second
Hearing) on Requests for Rezoning.
Motion to Approve Minutes: Mayor Pro Tem Tokar
Second: Councilman Campbell
For: All Against: None
6. Discussion/Action on Minutes of the July 25,2000 Council Meeting.
Motion to table the action: Mayor Pro Tem Tokar
Second: Councilman Ridge
For: All Against: None
7. Discussion/Action on Resolution in support of the Texas Solid Waste Grants
Program.
Motion to Approve: Councilman Glisar
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Tokar
For: All Against: None
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8. Discussion/Action on Resolution to support and implement the County Wide
Burn Ban declared by County Judge Sagebiel.
Motion to Approve: Councilman Ridge
Second: Councilman Buell
For: All Against: None
9. Discussion/Action on Cibolofest and the future of the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
After some discussion the City Administrator will head the effort to organize
and execute Cibolofest for 2000. The date for the celebration will be 21 October.
Parks and Recreation Commission will suspend their meetings until after
Cibolofest. At that time, a decision will be made as to the desire and need to
continue the Commission.
Motion to continue Cibolofest: Councilman Campbell
Second: Councilman Glisar
For: All Against: None
10. Comments by Staff.
City Administrator reported on the following items.
a. City of Garden Ridge has expressed an interest in purchasing the City water
well.
b. Advised Council on recent Attorney General Decisions warning"elected city
officials should be very hesitant to gather in a quorum for any reason,"
unless they conform to specific guidelines.
c. Second Budget Workshop will be held following the August 22nd Council
Meeting.
d. Edwards Aquifer Authority has been asked to brief the Northeast
Partnership on September 14th. This is in response to the Resolution in
opposition to the Edwards raising their management fees October 1St by
100%.
e. Reported on the progress on the new contract for water to Cibolo from
Green Valley Water Supply Corporation.
10.Comments by Council Members;
Councilman Ridge asked if signs could be erected to warn motorist that school
begins on August 10th and the speed limits in the School Zones will be strictly
enforced.
11. Comments by Mayor;
Mayor Bauder had no comments
12. Adjournment
Motion to Adjourn: Councilman Glisar
Second: Councilman Campbell
For: All Against: None
BUDGET WORKSHOP
A. Call to Order—Mayor Bauder called the Budget Workshop to order at 7:42
P.M. in the Municipal Building of Cibolo, TX.
B. Discussion/Action on proposed revenues and expenditures for all City
Departments (Except Public Safety), Fiscal Years 2000-2001.
The general condition of the budget was acceptable to the Council and Mayor.
Instruction was given to find an additional $50,000 to set aside for street
improvements. All "franchise" fees will be held in a capital improvement
account for streets and rights-of-way.
The 5% cost of living adjustment for all City employees was agreed to. The
$10,000 in General Fund and the$10,000 in the Revenue Fund are set aside for
any position pay adjustments that Council may deem required in the coming
fiscal year(s). Certification pay, of an hourly adjustment, was likewise
approved.
Additional duties for the Treasurer were approved to assign the tasks under City
Secretary to the Treasurer's position. These will be incorporated at the rate of
$2.50 per hour adjusted to an annual salaried position. By assigning these duties
of the City Secretary the City Administrator will assume the title of City
Manager.
Consensus was reached to approve, in principle, the City Budget for all
Departments except Public Service. Also receiving the Council's approval were
the projected tax rate and water unit price increase projected in the draft
contract.
C. Adjournment
Motion to adjourn: Councilman Glisar
Second: Mayor Pro Tem Tokar
For: All Against: None
Sam Bauder
Mayor
ATTEST:
Ken Roberts
City Secretary