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Min CC 11/24/1998 r MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING THE CITY COUNCIL OF CIBOLO CONDUCTED A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON TUESDAY,NOVEMBER 24,1998 AT 7:00 P.M.AT THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING,109 SOUTH MAIN STREET,CIBOLO,TEXAS.THE FOLLOWING WAS THE ORDER OF BUSINESS: I. CALL TO ORDER. Meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM H. ROLL CALL. All council members were present. Staff present were City Administrator Tom Newman, Chief of Police Mark Riffe, Code Compliance Officer Keith Gilbreath,City Attorney Ron Flake,Utility Administrator Claudia Schneider. III. INVOCATION. Invocation was led by Councilmember Bob Glisar IV. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. Pledge was led by Mayor Sam Bauder V. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD. (LIMIT 3 MINUTES EACH) Mr. Gabe Garcia of Waste Management spoke to reiterate on October 30, 1998 bid opening. Stated that at the last Council meeting,they were surprised because they felt they had submitted a good bid. Made reference to a letter that Mayor produced to him referencing some service issues such a late delivery of roll-off tickets. Blamed this on a certain individual that was no longer there. He questioned how the bids were evaluated and the process. Asked the council to reconsider their decision on awarding of contract. Nathan Gray asked of rumor on Manufactured Home Project on Green Valley Road in Cibolo ETJ. V1. CONSENSUS ITEMS: A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 10,1998 Tabled,minutes not ready VII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON PARKS&RECREATION COMMISISION RESPONSIBILITIES Gerald Hylin of the Parks&Rec. Commission had questions as to exactly what the duties and responsibilities were of the Commissioners. Stated that so far since he has been on the commission,about all he had done was to solicit donations and do manual labor in park. He stated that there should be one individual in maintenance dept that their main duties was for the park. Park needs constant upkeep. Council needs to also budget funds necessary for the maintenance and upkeep for the park. It was pointed out that money to do extras at park that are necessary to satisfy the Texas Parks&Wildlife grant was not budgeted in this years budget. Council stated that money was come from somewhere. They were aware that these projects had to be done before finalization of work. City has applied to Texas Parks&Wildlife Commission for extension on contract. Hoping to hear something soon. VIII. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON SOLID WASTE FRANCHISE ORDINANCE City Attorney Ron Flake stated Waste Management had filed protest against our entering into contract with Beck Waste. Stated that council could do whatever they wanted to on selecting a service provider as long as it is not based on some other dishonesty. Advised council could award contract now or wait until outcome of protest. Jeff Miller made motion to award bid to Beck Waste for Solid Waste Franchise,seconded by Bob Glisar,approved VIII A. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON RESOLUTION TO EXTEND CITY SOLID WASTE CONTRACT UNTIL DECEMBER 2, 1998 Waste Management has agreed to extend their contract until December 2, 1998 to allow for uninterrupted garbage service between the time they pick up their carts until new contractor delivers their carts. Garbage charges will be prorated between the two contractors. Gail Douglas made motion to accept,Paul Buell seconded,passed. IX. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON WARRANT SERVING POLICY Chief of Police made a presentation on proposal for the Cibolo Police Dept.to try to local area warrants before warrants are turned over to current collection agency. A 90 day trial period was be used to see if this policy would bring in some of the unpaid warrants. City officers whose time would be overtime would do this.,Paul Buell made motion to allow,seconded by Jeff Miller,approved X. DISCUSSION/ACTION ON REQUEST FOR CITY TO REZONE PROPERTY Tabled,has been found that Council approved this change of rezoning in Ordinance#233 in 1977 M. COMMENTS BY STAFF City Administrator presented his report Commented that this would be his last council meeting. Code Compliance Officer Keith Gilbreath reviewed issues at park;serving tray needs to be bought now so construction can continue list of needed items and approximate costs would be ready by next council meeting. He has asked City Engineer Ed Ford to look over city for damages from Oct. 17 flood and estimate costs of repairs. Would get Ford's charge firsL All Construction is asking for contract extension for rain days,will present this at possibly next council meeting. Maintenance Dept.is working on some service line issues. He also stated that he has received a bill of$2077 from Ford Engineering for design and engineering of sewer line and water from Deer Creek to Green Valley Road. Advised of the plat submittal of Sierrea Subdivision on Green Valley Road that would be coming before Planning&Zoning soon. Also,the Attorney Generals office has served the final person involved in the Aurea Subdivision. Chief of Police Mark Riffe advised that there is no hot water available at P.D. Council agreed this needs to be fixed. Wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving XII. COMMENTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS Gail Douglas apologized for missing Thanksgiving lunch,thought it was Wednesday. Wished all a Happy Thanksgiving. Bob Glisar wished the same Paul Buell asked about what was being done to replace the City Administrator. Mayor Sam Bauder said city needs to start search. Decision on committee would be started soon. Wished Happy Thanksgiving to all. Jeff Miller thanked staff for luncheon. Felt City should pay for all the luncheon supplies. XIII. COMMENTS BY MAYOR Sam Bauder wished Happy Thanksgiving to all XIV. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 8:05 PM - APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 2 Z DAY OF 1998 el— rn��e�L,� Sam Bauder,Mayor ATTEST: Claudia Schneider,Ass't City Sect'y