** The following document is a draft of the minutes and the not the official approved minutes **
Minutes for the City Council Regular Meeting
200 S. Main St., Cibolo, Texas 78108
January 14, 2025, 6:35 PM - January 14, 2025, 11:54 PM
Roll Call: (The following members were in attendance)
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences
2.A. Excused Absence-
3. Invocation
4. Pledge of Allegiance
5. Farewell to departing Councilmembers
5.A. Councilman Benson and Councilman Hetzel (Mayor Allen)- 6:36 PM
6. Oath of Office
6.A. Councilwoman Donetta Roberts- 6:39 PM
7. Presentation of Awards/Recognitions
7.A. Christopher “Jacob” Steinhauer (Public Works Dept) – 10 yr Service Award- 6:56 PM
7.B. Richard “Rick” Mireles (Police Department) – 5 yr Service Award- 7:03 PM
8. Proclamation
8.A. Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day (Councilman Roberts)- 7:07 PM
9. Citizens to be Heard
10. Consent Agenda - Consent Items (General Items)
Item was motioned for To Approve by Katie Cunningham seconded by Joel Hicks resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
10.A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on December 10, 2024.- 7:27 PM
10.B. Approval of the minutes of the Canvass of the Run-Off Election held on December 19, 2024.- 7:27 PM
10.C. Approval of the minutes of the Special Council meeting held on December 3, 2024.- 7:27 PM
11. Staff Update
11.A. Administration- 7:30 PM
11.B. Police Department-
11.C. Fire Department-
12. Discussion/Action
12.A. Discussion/Action on Seeking Competitive Proposals for a Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. (Mr. Reed)- 7:33 PM
12.B. Discussion/Action to approve a contract under the Master Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for the Cibolo South Sanitary Sewer Master Plan and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand One Hundred Eight-Eight Dollars ($153,188.00). (Mr. Parsons) - 8:51 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Katie Cunningham seconded by Randy Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
12.C. Discussion/Action to approve a contract under the Master Professional Services Agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc., for an update to the City’s Water, Wastewater, Roadway, and Drainage Impact Fees and authorize the City Manager to execute the Agreement in the amount of Three Hundred Eighteen Thousand Two Hundred Forty-Five dollars ($318,245.00). (Mr. Parsons/Mr. Gomez)- 8:53 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Katie Cunningham seconded by Randy Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
12.D. Discussion/Action on Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Requirements. (Mr. Reed)- 8:56 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Norma Sanchez-Stephens seconded by Joel Hicks resulting in a vote of 5-2-0-0-0 Opposed by Jeff McGlothin, Randy Roberts
12.E. Discussion/Action regarding a proposed Land Study of the Schryver Tract subdivision. (Mr. Spencer)- 9:14 PM
Item was motioned for To Deny by Joel Hicks seconded by Randy Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
12.F. Discussion/Action on forming a Charter Review Committee. (Mayor Allen)- 9:15 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Jeff McGlothin seconded by Katie Cunningham resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
12.G. Discussion/Action on traffic control for Green Valley Road at Schlather Intermediate School. (Councilwoman Sanchez-Stephens)- 10:04 PM
Item was motioned for To Table by Norma Sanchez-Stephens seconded by Randy Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
12.H. Discussion/Action on the use of the Multi-Event Center and the parking around City Hall. (Councilman Hicks)- 10:20 PM
12.I. Discussion/Presentation on the Cibolo Police Recruitment plan and current staffing vacancies in the sworn ranks. (Chief Andres)- 9:27 PM
12.J. Discussion on the Flock Camera System. (Councilman Hicks)- 10:23 PM
12.K. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events, or meetings. (Council)- 10:28 PM
12.L. Discussion on items the City Council would like to see on future agendas. (Council)- 10:33 PM
12.M. Discussion on the review and confirmation of all upcoming special meetings and workshops and scheduling the time, date, and place of additional special meetings or workshops. (Ms. Cimics)- 10:42 PM
13. Ordinances
13.A. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance for a Conditional Use Permit request to allow a Manufactured Home Residential use for certain real property located at 2090 Pfannstiel Lane, legally described as ABS: 272 SUR: JOSE ROSA 8.6500 AC and ABS: 272 SUR: JOSE ROSA 1.5000 AC. (Mr. Spencer)- 10:43 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Randy Roberts seconded by Robert Mahoney resulting in a vote of 6-1-0-0-0 Opposed by Joel Hicks
13.B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance for a request to change zoning from Office/Retail (C-3) to Estate Residential (SF-1) for certain real property located at 210 Tolle Road and 633 Tolle Road, legally described as ABS: 210 SUR: JERONIMO LEAL 9.0000 AC, ABS: 210 SUR: JERONIMO LEAL 0.5000 AC, and ABS: 210 SUR: JERONIMO LEAL 0.5000 AC. (Mr. Spencer)- 10:51 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Randy Roberts seconded by Jeff McGlothin resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
13.C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance for a Waiver request to Unified Development Code (UDC) Section 19.4 Block Design for the proposed Schryver tract subdivision. (Mr. Spencer)- 9:10 PM
Item was motioned for To Deny by Randy Roberts seconded by Joel Hicks resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
13.D. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 46, Cibolo Code of Ordinances, providing Definitions, Regulations, Enforcement Procedures, and Penalties regarding Junked Vehicles. (Mr. Vasquez)- 10:54 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Randy Roberts seconded by Donetta Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
14. Resolution
14.A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution of the City of Cibolo authorizing the donation of used or obsolete fire hose and personal protective equipment to the Texas Forest Service Helping Hands Program. (Chief Troncoso)- 10:57 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Joel Hicks seconded by Randy Roberts resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0
15. Executive Session
15.A. Evaluation of the City Secretary- 11:53 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Randy Roberts seconded by Donetta Roberts resulting in a vote of 6-2-0-0-0 Opposed by Joel Hicks, Norma Sanchez-Stephens
15.B. Project Spur-
15.C. Project Athletic-
15.D. SB 2038 litigation related to the constitutionality of legislation allowing ETJ property owners to seek removal from the city’s ETJ based on a single, unilateral petition, and related treatment of petitions received by the City, while litigation continues.-
15.E. Legal opinion on homes in the City of Cibolo that are uninhabitable and still occupied.-
15.F. City Manager’s duties in relation to Human Resources matters, technology matters and related support, document retention, city charter division of responsibilities, and related procedures.-
15.G. Legal advice regarding the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Claim No. 451-2024-01843, as well as pre-litigation claims concerning the termination of a city employee.-
16. Open Session
17. Adjournment
17.A. Adjourn Meeting- 11:53 PM
Item was motioned for To Approve by Joel Hicks seconded by Katie Cunningham resulting in a vote of 7-0-0-0-0