City Council

MINUTES REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING RONALD C. BOWMAN CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 447 North Main Street Boerne, TX 78006 SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 – 6:00 PM Minutes of the Regular Called City Council Meeting of September 24, 2024. Present: 6- Mayor Frank Ritchie, Mayor Pro Tem Ty Wolosin, Council Member Sharon D. Wright, Council Member Quinten Scott, Council Member Bret A. Bunker, and Council Member Joseph Macaluso Staff Present: Sarah Buckelew, Jeff Carroll, Lori Carroll, Jill Christian, Nathan Crane, Sayge Flores, Mike Mann, Nick Montagno, Steve Perez, Mike Raute, Chris Shadrock, Kristy Stark, and Chastity Valdes. Recognized / Registered Guests: Joe and Heather Bateman, Julie Gossell, and Martha Hawkins. 1. CALL TO ORDER – 6:00 PM Mayor Ritchie called the City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Ritchie provided the Invocation and led the Pledge of the Allegiance to the United States Flag and to the Texas Flag. Mayor Ritchie stated that agenda item 4, the proclamation will be moved before Public Comments. 2. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST No conflicts were declared. 4. PROCLAMATION ACKNOWLEDGING PARALYMPIC GOLD City of Boerne Page 1 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 MEDALIST Mayor Ritchie acknowledged Jason Tabansky for his paralympic gold medal and read aloud a proclamation. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Julie Gossell, 30010 Cibolo Trace, Fair Oaks Ranch stated she is a member of the Boerne Area Historical Preservation Society. She spoke regarding the Kuhlmann King House and artifacts contained within the museum. Martha Hawkins spoke regarding an inquisitive child during a tour she gave at a Kuhlmann King House tour who later as an adult brought his child. 5. CONSENT AGENDA: A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Wright, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CALLED CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 10, 2024. THE MINUTES WERE APPROVED. B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R67; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND BOERNE HILL COUNTRY FAMILY SERVICES. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. C. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R68; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND HILL COUNTRY City of Boerne Page 2 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA). THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. D. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R69; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND BOERNE HOUSING AUTHORITY. THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. E. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R70; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND FRIENDS OF THE CIBOLO WILDERNESS (CIBOLO CENTER FOR CONSERVATION) THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. F. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R71; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE A SHARED SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR FUNDING OF PUBLIC PURPOSE BETWEEN THE CITY OF BOERNE AND RAINBOW SENIOR CENTER. (The Center) THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. G. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R72; A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS PROVIDING FOR THE DEFEASANCE OF AND CALLING FOR REDEMPTION CERTAIN CURRENTLY OUTSTANDING OBLIGATIONS; DIRECTING THAT THE CITY SECRETARY, OR DESIGNEE, EFFECTUATE THE REDEMPTION OF THESE OBLIGATIONS; AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. (Approval of Budgeted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Debt payments) THE RESOLUTION WAS APPROVED. H. CONSIDER ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-18; AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND REPLACING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-27 AND ESTABLISHING AND REESTABLISHING FEES AND City of Boerne Page 3 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 CHARGES FOR ACTIVITIES, GOODS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY; CONTAINING A PROVISION TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ESTABLISH FEES AND CHARGES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, CONTAINING FINDINGS AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION. THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED. I. CONSIDER ON SECOND READING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-19; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-25, CAPTIONED "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2023, AND ENDING SEPTEMBER 30, 2024, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 102, LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, AND APPROPRIATING THE VARIOUS AMOUNTS THEREOF." (Amend budget for fiscal year 2023-24) THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED. J. CONSIDER A ONE-TIME READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 2024-20; AS PERMITTED BY THE CITY OF BOERNE’S HOME RULE CHARTER SECTION 3.11.A. (As described below) THE ONE-TIME READING WAS APPROVED. K. CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2024-20; AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2024-17, CAPTIONED “AN ORDINANCE SETTING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE 2025 TAX YEAR AT 47.16 CENTS PER EACH $100 OF TAXABLE VALUE” AND SETTING THE AD VALOREM PROPERTY TAX RATE FOR THE 2024 TAX YEAR AT 47.16 CENTS PER EACH $100 OF TAXABLE VALUE THE ORDINANCE WAS APPROVED. REGULAR AGENDA: 6. RESOLUTIONS: A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R73; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO City of Boerne Page 4 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC. (SCPDC) THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) FOR THE LICENSING OF THE MYGOVERNMENTONLINE SOFTWARE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,548.00 ANNUALLY. (Development Review software for Permitting, Planning, Code Enforcement and GIS Integration) Mayor Ritchie called on Nathan Crane, Planning Director. Director Crane provided information on the proposed new software that would provide modules for permitting, planning, code enforcement, and GIS integration. He discussed the process used to determine the best software for the city and our community. Discussion ensued regarding the cost, conversion from the current software, and timeline for going live. A MOTION WAS MADE BY MAYOR PRO TEM WOLOSIN, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER MACALUSO, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R73; A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF BOERNE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AND MANAGE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE SOUTH CENTRAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, INC. (SCPDC) THROUGH ITS AGENT, THE CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG) FOR THE LICENSING OF THE MYGOVERNMENTONLINE SOFTWARE FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,548.00 ANNUALLY. (DEVELOPMENT REVIEW SOFTWARE FOR PERMITTING, PLANNING, CODE ENFORCEMENT AND GIS INTEGRATION). THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Wright, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso B. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R74; A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED HIGHWAY 46 IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HERFF ROAD AND ESSER ROAD. Mayor Ritchie called on Jeff Carroll, Engineering and Mobility Director to provide information on the proposed improvements on Highway 46 at the intersection of Herff Road and Esser Road. TxDOT has reached out to the city and county for a letter of support to restudy the area to be submitted to the City of Boerne Page 5 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 Metropolitan Planning Committee for possible funding in future call for projects. Director Carroll stated that the city has applied for multiple federal grants which were unsuccessful. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER SCOTT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R74; A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED HIGHWAY 46 IMPROVEMENTS AT THE INTERSECTION OF HERFF ROAD AND ESSER ROAD. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Wright, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso 7. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT: With the absence of City Manager Ben Thatcher, Assistant City Manager Kristy Stark provided the City Managers Report. A. AMI PROJECT UPDATE. ACM Stark asked Nick Montagno, Operations Manager to provide an update on the upcoming meter project beginning in October to replace water meters and upgrade gas meters. It is anticipated that the project will take 8 to 12 months. The replacement and upgrade will be scheduled around billing cycles and during normal business hours, Monday through Thursday. Contractors will have a vehicle with a City of Boerne logo and will be wearing high visibility Envocore clothing as well as have identifying company badges. Installation is expected to take 20 to 30 minutes per meter. Customers will receive a mailer informing them of the project. The contractor will set up a temporary call center to answer questions. The city will handle those issues where the contractor is unable to respond. City of Boerne Page 6 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 B. MONTHLY PROJECTS UPDATE. ACM Stark provided an update on various city projects. 8. COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL – No discussion or action may take place. Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin expressed appreciation to city utility workers for their efforts in repairing a water main break on Blanco Road. He spoke regarding the recent Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization meeting he attended and the potential for funding of shovel ready projects. Council Member Bunker reminded everyone of Champion High School's Homecoming week and provided kudos to the police department for their assistance during Boerne High School's Homecoming last week . 9. EXECUTIVE SESSION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE: Mayor Ritchie convened the City Council into Executive Session at 7:00 p.m. A. SECTION 551.071 - CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY REGARDING CITY POWERS AND DUTIES WITH REGARD TO PUBLIC HEALTH CONCERNS. (Cascade Cavern Road) No action was taken. B. SECTION 551.072 - DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY: DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE, EXCHANGE, LEASE OR VALUE OF REAL PROPERTY. (HIGHWAY 46) No action was taken. 10. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. Mayor Ritchie reconvened the City Council into Open Session at 7:46 p.m. City of Boerne Page 7 City Council Official Meeting Minutes September 24, 2024 A. CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R75; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE ___ ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT _____, BOERNE, TEXAS, 78006, FROM ____ AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. A MOTION WAS MADE BY COUNCIL MEMBER BUNKER, SECONDED BY COUNCIL MEMBER WRIGHT, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2024-R75; A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE 1.28 ACRES, MORE OR LESS, LOCATED AT 607 RIVER ROAD, BOERNE, TEXAS, 78006, FROM SHIRLEY J. GALLOWAY LIVING TRUST AND TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION. THE MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING VOTE: Yeah: 5 - Mayor Pro Tem Wolosin, Council Member Wright, Council Member Scott, Council Member Bunker, and Council Member Macaluso 11. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Ritchie adjourned the City Council Meeting at 7:47 p.m. Approved: ____________________________ Mayor Attest: _______________________________ City Secretary City of Boerne Page 8